Chapter IV

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

having companions or an escort

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

brought into existence

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

the first light of day

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

dearly loved

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

immediately past

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

a woman of refinement

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading OLD YOUNG PEOPLE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

above and across; more than

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading OLD YOUNG PEOPLE.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

the state of being asleep

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

deeply or completely

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was a look of positive rapture on both their old faces.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

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

From this reading "Eh, but she's our Kathleen to the life," said Madam.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading She slept so soundly that she was quite unconscious of the fact that The Desmond, accompanied by Madam, entered the hastily improvised bedroom at the dawn of day and bent over the child.

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

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

in or at the place that

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Whether it was her great fatigue or the fact that she was sleeping at last in the home of her ancestors, or the other fact that there was at least _one_ dear old man living at Desmondstown, little Margot St. Juste slept like a top during the whole of that first night in the house where her mother had been born.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading OLD YOUNG PEOPLE.