Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

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

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

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

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked at her tenderly.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

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From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

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From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

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

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

put on clothes

From this reading Lena was still in her morning dress.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

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

From this reading He looked at her tenderly.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Lena was still in her morning dress.

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

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

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

From this reading Lena was still in her morning dress.

a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea

From this reading Lena was still in her morning dress.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked at her tenderly.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

become covered with mist

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

plural of “sailboat” — a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

a brief indulgence of your impulses

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

not in physical motion

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

carry out

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading He looked at her tenderly.

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

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

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

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

in or at the place that

From this reading She took Botho's arm and wandered along the bank with him to a place where the reeds and rushes grew tall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both were up early and the sun was still struggling with the morning mist as they came down stairs to take breakfast.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A light early breeze was blowing, which the boatmen did not want to lose, and so, as our young couple were stepping out of doors, a whole flotilla of sailboats glided past on the Spree.