used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
Birger
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From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
don't
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From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
Dundret
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
EkmannounUS /ˈekmən/
Swedish oceanographer who recognized the role of the Coriolis effect on ocean currents (1874-1954)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
being one more than ten
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
Gerda
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From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
attach to a support
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "At noon or at night?" questioned Gerda.
the middle of the day
From this reading "At noon or at night?" questioned Gerda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "At noon or at night?" questioned Gerda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "At noon or at night?" questioned Gerda.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Look at the sun, and don't ask such foolish questions," Birger told her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
TouristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
look attentively
From this reading "It is half past eleven," replied her father, looking at his watch.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE MIDNIGHT SUN "What time is it, Father?" asked Gerda, as they reached the top of Mount Dundret, and Lieutenant Ekman took the key out of his pocket to open the door of the Tourists' Hut.
at the time that
From this reading "When the sun is high up in the heavens it is noon; but when it is down on the horizon it is night."
