Chapter VI

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.

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From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading It was some moments before I could overcome my surprise enough to falter out, “You know my language?

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

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

From this reading I remained in this unconscious state, as I afterwards learned, for many days, even for some weeks according to our computation of time.

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

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

at the time that

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When I recovered I was in a strange room, my host and all his family were gathered round me, and to my utter amaze my host’s daughter accosted me in my own language with a slightly foreign accent.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How do you feel?” she asked.