Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

having companions or an escort

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

anew

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

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From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

past form of “fester” — ripen and generate pus

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

the light of the Moon

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

completely unclothed

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

in the near future

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

new

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

cut with a saw

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

in the near future

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

not in physical motion

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

feeling self-importance

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

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

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

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

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

widely or fully known

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.

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

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

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

From this reading So soon as he was strong again, accompanied by Martin, he travelled into Leyden, which now it was safe enough for him to visit, since the Spaniards were driven from the town.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading WHAT ELSA SAW IN THE MOONLIGHT It will be remembered that some weeks before Elsa’s forced marriage in the Red Mill, Foy, on their escape from the Gevangenhuis, had been carried upon the naked back of Martin to the shelter of Mother Martha’s lair in the Haarlemer Meer.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Here he lay sick many days, for the sword cut in his thigh festered so badly that at one time his life was threatened by gangrene, but, in the end, his own strength and healthy constitution, helped with Martha’s simples, cured him.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Presently he would see them again, for the news had been brought to him that Lysbeth was out of danger and Elsa must still be nursing her.

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

From this reading How his young heart swelled as, still limping a little and somewhat pale from recent illness, he approached the well-known house in the Bree Straat, the home that sheltered his mother and his love.