afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
anew
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
Alemtejo
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From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
BIDINGverbUS /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bide” — dwell
From this reading BIDING HER TIME.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
the act of departing
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
easy-chair
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From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BIDING HER TIME.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
How
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From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
Jorge
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From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
Luiza
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From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
the middle of the day
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
paler
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From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
Identical; not different.
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading “How pleasant it is to be at home again!” said Jorge, settling himself comfortably in his easy-chair.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
the rays of the sun
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BIDING HER TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
torridadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading But they were not now, as then, oppressed by the torrid heat of summer; the blinds were thrown open to the October sunshine, and from time to time an autumnal breeze stirred the air.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT noon on the same day Jorge and Luiza were conversing together after breakfast in the dining-room, as on the eve of the departure of the former for Alemtejo.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The light was paler, and on the trees the leaves were beginning to turn yellow.
