Chapter XX

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

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

(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 Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

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

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

an occurrence of something

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

gotten under control

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

a final climactic stage

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

a social unit living together

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

set up or found

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

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

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

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

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

based on or having the nature of an illusion

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

of the present time and place

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

occurring by chance

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

come together

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was to shoot too, with the men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

not any; not one

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading He was to shoot too, with the men.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

fitting closely

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

the season of growth

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

(usually in the plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

something that is a source of danger

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His first gun had been ordered from his father's gun-maker, and Barbara had told him that it had already come, and was lying snugly in its baize-lined case of new leather, with his initials stamped upon it, ready for the family present-giving on Christmas morning.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was to shoot too, with the men.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

precisely as stated

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading Previous Christmas holidays had held as their culmination visits to country houses in which he might, if he were lucky, get two or three days' hunting; but hunting was to be the staple amusement of these holidays, with a young horse all his own upon which his thoughts were set with an ardour almost lover-like.

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

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MEET AT WILBOROUGH It was the first day of the Christmas holidays, and a fine hunting morning, with clouds that showed no immediate threat of rain, and a soft air that contained an illusive promise of spring.

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

From this reading Young George, looking out of his bedroom window, found life very good.