aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
any thing at all
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
Bremenhof
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From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
clothing in general
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “DO YOU LOVE VOLNA DRAKONA?”
DRAKONA
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From this reading “DO YOU LOVE VOLNA DRAKONA?”
apart from; not including
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
flounderingverbUS /ˈflaʊndərɪŋ/
-ing form of “flounder” — walk with great difficulty
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
harrassing
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From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
indescribablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “DO YOU LOVE VOLNA DRAKONA?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
a full supply
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
cut with a saw
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
VOLNA
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From this reading “DO YOU LOVE VOLNA DRAKONA?”
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had plenty to think about, of course, but it was more like floundering speculation than consecutive thought.
accept gladly
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the harrassing uncertainty of my spell in prison, the scene with Bremenhof on the previous day, and the disturbing ordeal of the crisis it had produced, the mere rest and sense of security were indescribably welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day I did nothing except fit myself out with some new clothes, and speculate about my future course.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I could not decide anything until I saw the General; and before I rose he had gone out and had left word for me to wait in the house for him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “DO YOU LOVE VOLNA DRAKONA?”
