Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

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From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

Roman Emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered; consolidated the Roman Empire and conquered southern Britain; was poisoned by his fourth wife Agrippina after her son Nero was named as Claudius' heir (10 BC to AD 54)

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

suitable to your needs

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

plural of “countess” — female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

an established custom

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

and nothing more

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

the force of workers available

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

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From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

unusual or striking

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

with low volume

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

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

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

having come into contact

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

in the direction of

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.

literature in metrical form

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

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

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was a volume of English verse, and in a moment he was reading, just as he stood, with his hat caught between the fingers that held the book, oblivious of countesses and visits and formalities.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There was a rustle and a step on the garden walk, and both men turned towards the open glass door.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

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

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

during the time that

From this reading There was an air of inhabited luxury which was evidently congenial to the American, for he rubbed his hands softly together and touched one or two objects caressingly while waiting for the lady of the house.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The summer breath of the roses blew sweetly in through the long windows of the Countess's morning-room from the little garden outside as Barker and Claudius entered.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Claudius glanced at the table and took up a book, with that singular student habit that is never lost.