Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

(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 But now I want to hear all about it.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now I want to hear all about it.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading But now I want to hear all about it.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

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

From this reading But now I want to hear all about it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

with low volume

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

express in words

From this reading Tell me."

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

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

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

in the direction of

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading But now I want to hear all about it.

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

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

during the time that

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You went right to sleep, and sleep is sacred to me.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I really know nothing yet about your experiences," said Botho.

concerning the study of animals and their classification and properties

From this reading It was a glorious morning, the sky was half clouded and in the gentle west wind the young couple sat on the balcony, while Minette was clearing the coffee table, and looked over toward the Zoological Garden where the gay cupolas of the elephant houses shone softly in the dim morning light.