Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

plural of “artery” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

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the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

for the reason that

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

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From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

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inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

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From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC

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either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

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plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

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From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a formation of aircraft in flight

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

highest in quality

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

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From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a plant fiber

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

the abode of a hermit

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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

of great significance or value

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inside something, or within a place, period, or state

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

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From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

a region in central Italy

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

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From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

an event that happens

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

on one occasion

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

plural of “plaster” — a mixture of lime or gypsum with sand and water; hardens into a smooth solid; used to cover walls and ceilings

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

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From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

the act of receiving

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

plural of “revolution” — a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

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From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.

not known

From this reading THE FLIGHT OUT OF EGYPT--THE GLORIES OF TRAVEL--THE UNKNOWN-- BAYREUTH--BAPTISM IN A STORM--NATHALIE AND THE HERMITAGE--THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION IN ALL THIS BOOK--AN EVENING OF FRIENDSHIP.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The moments of waiting lay on their souls like cupping-glasses and drawing plasters.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

at the time that

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Once, in the Easter week, when Firmian came home from a half-hour's pleasure-trip full of forced marches, Lenette asked him why he had not come back sooner, because the postman had been with a great, enormous packet, and had said that the husband must sign the receipt for it himself.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading In a small establishment like Siebenkæs' an occurrence such as this ranks among the world's greatest events, or the principal revolutions in its history.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading At length the postman, in his yellow uniform, put an end to the bitter-sweet hemp beating of their arteries.