Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

(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 The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

according with custom or propriety

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

clothing in general

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

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

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

half asleep

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

earlier in time; previously

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

divisible by two

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

start firing a weapon

From this reading PLAYING WITH FIRE.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading PLAYING WITH FIRE.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

the state of being asleep

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

doomed to extinction

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “May I be struck dead by lightning if the scandalous behavior in this house does not end by becoming public talk!”

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading As she rose at five every morning, and sometimes even earlier, she enjoyed to the full this hour of rest.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

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

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

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

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

at the time that

From this reading The blinds were closed to exclude the light, the pot on the fire sent forth its drowsy murmur, all the house seemed sunk in a silent stupor by the torrid heat, when Juliana entered the kitchen with an angry air, and throwing a bundle of soiled clothes on the floor, exclaimed,--

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading ON the following day, at an early hour in the afternoon, Joanna, leaning back in an old willow arm-chair, was already sleeping the siesta.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PLAYING WITH FIRE.