Chapter IX

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

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

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

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

completely unclothed

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

next to; at the side of

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

captured, as if under a spell

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

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

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

set up or found

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

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

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

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

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

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

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

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

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

and nothing more

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

staying power

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

not any; not one

From this reading “No, Gijs, I’ll just come and lie here on the boards.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

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

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

an exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

a male human offspring

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

a special situation

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

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

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”

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

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

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

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

at the time that

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

in or at the place that

From this reading Certain it is, however, that the Meeuwsens, father and son, when they awoke, stared at one another as if they had been bewitched, and had to think a long time before they could remember where on earth they were.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

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

From this reading “Can’t rest on _that_ thing,” said Gerrit, as he came in, meaning the bed, which he found much too soft.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Whether the dreams were, in point of fact, pleasant may be doubted, for they formed a first-class raree-show, composed of bare legs and wafer-cakes, guns and horses, omnibuses, and the climbing of towers, in wild confusion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “I’ll do that too,” said Gijs, stepping out of bed, and then he lay down on the floor beside his father—each with a pea-jacket rolled up for a pillow—“good-night! pleasant dreams.”