used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He sniffed the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
on or to one side
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
the first light of day
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
the state of being honored
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
low-lyingadjective
having a small elevation above the ground or horizon or sea level
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
become covered with mist
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Away to the right, he could mark a bend of the river by the low-lying mist.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
SECRETARY'SnounUS /ˈsekrəteriz/
possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading He sniffed the air.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
whiskeynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He threw aside the sheet and went over to the middle window, and, finding that the ledge extended to form a narrow balcony, stepped outside.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading His windows were wide open, and a cool dawn wind came in across the gardens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE POST OF HONOUR.--THE SECRETARY'S AFFAIR Hemming awoke with a clear head, despite the President's whiskey, and remembered, with satisfaction, the extra ten pounds.
