Chapter VIII · Reinecke Returns

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

later than; following

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

surprising greatly

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading His lightest word would be law to them.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

a small house with a single story

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

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

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading His lightest word would be law to them.

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading His lightest word would be law to them.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

and nothing more

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

with speed

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

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From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

a special situation

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

male cat

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

given a completely different form or appearance

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

lacking in reality or substance or genuineness; not corresponding to acknowledged facts or criteria

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

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

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

accept gladly

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

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

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

during the time that

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the bungalow the native servants received Tom with smiles of welcome.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Here he was, within a few minutes transformed from a fugitive and a wanderer into the absolute master of several hundreds of negroes.

the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception

From this reading Quickly and cheerfully they prepared a meal; and while Tom enjoyed food that, after the experiences of the past weeks, was incredible luxury, he bent all his wits to the solution of the amazing problem with which he was now faced.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading His lightest word would be law to them.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading His lightest word would be law to them.

but in spite of that

From this reading It seemed that Reinecke had given out that his guest had gone away only for a time; that the war, a distant and unreal thing to them, could have turned apparent friends into enemies was as yet beyond their comprehension.