adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
Adrian's
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From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
askverbUS /æsk/
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
asleepadjectiveUS /əˈsliːp/
in a state of sleep
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
beatingnounUS /ˈbiːtɪŋ/
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
blareverbUS /bler/
make a strident sound
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
cloaknounUS /kloʊk/
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
especiallyadverbUS /əˈspeʃli/
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
hallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
lunchverbUS /lʌntʃ/
take the midday meal
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
narroweradjectiveUS /ˈneroʊər/
comparative of “narrow” — not wide
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
personsnounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
preventverbUS /prɪˈvent/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
RhinenounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
school-mates
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From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
sendverbUS /send/
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
timber-market
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
town-hall
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From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading Besides, an eventful period, full of the beating of drums, the blare of trumpets, the rattle of musketry and roar of cannon might be expected.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There he directed him to tell his mother, that he should be busy until morning and the servant might send all persons, who desired to speak to him after one o'clock, to the timber-market on the Rhine.
winenounUS /waɪn/
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Maria sent the boy back to the town- hall, to ask his father if he did not want his cloak, wine, a lunch or anything of the sort.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Adrian's activity for this night was not yet over, for his father did not prevent his accompanying him to the town-hall.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The boy fulfilled this commission with great zeal, for he never had felt so important as while forcing his way through the crowds that had gathered in the narrower streets; he had a duty to perform, and at night, the time when other boys were asleep, especially his school-mates, who certainly would not be allowed to leave the house now.
