Chapter III · The Journey

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

(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 schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

in addition

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

clothing in general

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

(of hair) made tidy with a comb

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

slightly wet

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

be foolish or senile due to old age

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

a long, loose outer garment

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

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

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

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

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

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

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

tropical Asian starlings

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

absolutely essential

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

go across or through

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

snacks and drinks served as a light meal

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

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

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

having no previous example or precedent or parallel

From this reading Fritz's knapsack was packed as full as it could hold, with his Sunday clothes, a clean frock for Mina, and a change of linen, and all else that was necessary for them both, on so great and unexampled a journey.

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

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

precisely as stated

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

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

From this reading Mina combed and plaited her long hair by herself, in order to prove to her mother that she was fit to be trusted alone amongst strangers.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading Fritz also was washed and his hair combed, and he himself carefully dressed by the same hour, for on those hot summer days it was necessary to set out early.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

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

From this reading Before daylight, on the following morning, the children were already up.

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

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The schoolmaster had given the children a very exact description of the road and all the places through which they must pass; the mother put bread and early pears in Mina's basket as refreshment by the way, together with some nice fresh butter, carefully laid in damp green leaves as a little present for Mrs. Dote.