used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
Becker
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From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
next to; at the side of
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
BOARnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading THE BOAR HUNT.
boar's
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From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
clothing in general
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE BOAR HUNT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
immediately past
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
Leidenthal
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From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
and nothing more
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
Sebalt
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From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
Sperver
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From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOAR HUNT.
there's
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From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
vaporsnounUS /ˈveɪpərz/
a state of depression
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I got up, and taking a hasty plunge in the icy water beside my bed, which served to drive the vapors from my brain, I half dressed myself, and followed Sperver to his room.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Sebalt and Becker came in late last night, famished, and covered with mud, and they have reported a wild boar's tracks near the Leidenthal.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will lend you whatever clothes you need, but be quick, for there's only breakfast between us and the start."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
but in spite of that
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must be ready to start with the Count in an hour," exclaimed Sperver, as he stood on my threshold before the sun had yet risen.
