Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

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

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

the organ of sight

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

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

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

set up or found

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

brought together in one place

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

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

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading THE INDIAN VILLAGE.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

a small worthless amount

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

a boy or man

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

immediately past

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

comparative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

not any; not one

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

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

From this reading THE INDIAN VILLAGE.

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

a special situation

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

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

From this reading "There's one thing certain," said Jack Carleton to himself, as he gathered the Indian blanket around his shoulders, like one lying down to pleasant dreams, "I can keep awake a good deal more easily than I did last night.

in the direction of

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

a source of difficulty

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

being four more than twenty

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

in physical discomfort

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE INDIAN VILLAGE.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

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

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

at the time that

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

in the company of; together with

From this reading He flung out his feet and arms as a child often does with its bed coverings, and adjusted his body so as to keep his eye on the sentinel, without (as the captive believed) any suspicion of his intention.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I'm pretty tired, but I slept so much toward morning that it will be no trouble to go twenty-four hours without any more."

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading The temperature was milder than at that time, so that the lad found the thick blanket uncomfortably warm when wrapped closely around him.