used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
(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 "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
arriveverbUS /ərˈaɪv/
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "May you arrive safe!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
ESCORTnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
yet to be or coming
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
handbarrownoun
a rectangular frame with handles at both ends; carried by two people
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
Lenz
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From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
Lenz's
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From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May you arrive safe!"
the force of workers available
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
the local environment
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
Petrowitsch
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From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
PilgrimnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "May you arrive safe!"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
having a supporting base
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A GOOD ESCORT, AND THOUGHTS OF THE FUTURE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
unscrewing
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From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
waggonnoun
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is all ready now," said Lenz aloud, though he was alone in the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two enemies, Pilgrim and Petrowitsch, met beside the waggon in the valley, beside which Lenz was standing, busily engaged in packing securely the different parts of the instrument.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had been engaged in unscrewing the work, as it was to be brought down into the valley in different pieces, and the large framework to be carried on a handbarrow by men, for there was no carriage road to Lenz's house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "May you arrive safe!"
