used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
BANISHMENTnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
Berisal
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From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
a youthful male person
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
fellow-traveller
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From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
with resolute determination
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
set up or found
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
only a very short time before
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
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 The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
up to a particular time
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In Berisal his companion took him to the inn belonging to his father’s friend.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
Vinzi
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From this reading BANISHMENT During the first half of the journey Vinzi had not spoken.
wakenverbUS /ˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thought that he was to spend a long time in the midst of strangers far from his home lay heavily upon him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He hardly realized what went on about him.
at the time that
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading When the latter had questioned the boy sufficiently about the trip, he found it wise for Vinzi to have supper and immediately go to bed, as he was sure to be tired from the long waken till his fellow-traveller firmly shook him the next morning.
