used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
Addie
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From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
Adeline
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From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
anew
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
react verbally
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
didn't
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From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
Gerdy
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From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
Gerrit
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From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
the act of departing
From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
Kerkhoflaan
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From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
take the midday meal
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
a particular point in time
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
done under pressure
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
shiversnounUS /ˈʃɪvərz/
plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He had spent the morning in bed, but he felt better now; and a feverish excitement acted like a spur.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
having a supporting base
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
Truitje
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From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was surprised to see him come down the stairs, dressed, in uniform.
in or at the place that
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fever, which he still felt sending shivers through his great body, drove him out of barracks again; and he walked to the Kerkhoflaan and asked Truitje if there was any news of her master or mistress, if Master Addie had had a telegram from Paris; but Truitje didn't know.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said, in answer to his wife's question, that he was better, played for a moment with Gerdy, took his lunch standing and then hurried out of the house and rushed through a parade at barracks, where he was not expected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you going out, Gerrit?" asked Adeline.
