Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

later than; following

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

shining intensely

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

make calm or still

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER FOURTEEN.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

untroubled by dreams

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

full of events or incidents

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER FOURTEEN.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

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

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

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

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER FOURTEEN.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

fraught with danger

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So ended the perilous adventure of that eventful night of the Easter holidays.

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

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading VOLUME ONE, CHAPTER FOURTEEN.

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

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

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

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

at the time that

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Eric and Montagu had beds provided them in another room by themselves, away from the dormitories; the room was bright and cheerful with a blazing fire, and looked like home; and when the two boys had drunk some warm wine, and cried for weariness and joy, they sank to sleep after their dangers and fatigues, and slept the deep, calm, dreamless sleep of tired children.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Russell was carefully undressed, and put to bed in the Doctor's own house, and the wound in his head was dressed.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, thank God!" called Dr Rowlands; "so now, boys, shut the windows, and get to sleep."