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Chapter IV
VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow. Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face. "Halb sechs, Fraeulein," it said. But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him. He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading “VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
in the direction of
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
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From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
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From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
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From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
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From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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From this reading "Halb sechs, Fraeulein," it said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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From this reading "Halb sechs, Fraeulein," it said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
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From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
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From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
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From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Halb sechs, Fraeulein," it said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Halb sechs, Fraeulein," it said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Feet came further into the room and a shivering child held a candle in her face.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Fraeulein continued to stare at him.
in the direction of
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VERDUN "Come in," she said in English, lifting her head and all her mind and spirit out of the pit of the pillow.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
but in spite of that
From this reading He thought she was not yet awake--he could not tell that she was counting countries in her head to find which one she was in--or that she was inclining towards the theory that she was at school in Germany.
