Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

(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 I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

let have

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

highest in quality

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

incapable of being explained or accounted for

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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 I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

come together

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

according to the clock

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

not in physical motion

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I then sent for Overberg, who confirmed all I had heard from Rolf, and explained many things I thought inexplicable.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

at the time that

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

which person or people

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It was Van Beek who had pushed matters to extremities, and he (Overberg) had been quite willing to grant any reasonable delay.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.

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

From this reading I promised myself I would not neglect this appointment.

but in spite of that

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It ran as follows-- "If you wish to prevent Francis from committing the greatest folly she has yet been guilty of in life, try to meet me at the 'Half-way House,' between Zutphen and Laren, to-morrow morning about nine o'clock."

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

From this reading When I arrived at the hotel in Zutphen, I was surprised to find a letter awaiting me from Rudolf, who was still travelling through the provinces of Guelderland and Overyssel with his troupe, which was now performing at Laren fair.