Chapter XXII

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

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

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

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

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From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

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From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

German philologist noted for his studies of the relation between language and culture (1767-1835)

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

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

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

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

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

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

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

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

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

above and across; more than

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

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

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HAGAR IN LONDON "I have been re-reading Humboldt," said Medway Ashendyne.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

express in words

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

-ing form of “shimmer” — shine with a weak or fitful light

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

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 Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading The waiter had taken away Medway's breakfast paraphernalia.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

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

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was May, and the sounds of the London streets floated pleasantly in at the open windows with the pleasant morning breeze.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Venezuela--Colombia--Sail from New York in September--and if you wanted ten days at Gilead Balm--" Their drawing-room looked pleasantly out over gardens; indeed, so closely came the trees, there was a green and shimmering light in the room.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What do you say, Gipsy, to risking a South American Revolution?