Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

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

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was late at night.

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From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

completely unclothed

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

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From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

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

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late at night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late at night.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

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

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

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

From this reading It was late at night.

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

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

-ing form of “reclaim” — claim back

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

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

From this reading Nigel was alone in his bedroom in the Savoy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.

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

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

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

From this reading He looked down to the red carpet on which his bare feet were set in their red babouches, and suddenly he realized the beauty of what he was doing in the Fayyūm.

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 He was in pajamas, smoking a cigar by the open window.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading He had never really thought of it before in this way--of the reclaiming of the desert; but now that he did think of it, he was glad, and his heart bounded, looking forward in affection to the winter.