Chapter II

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

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

(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 STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

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

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

the act of waking

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

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

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

see with attention

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

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

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

agreement on a secret plot

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

wet with dew

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

moving toward the east

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

depressingly dark

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

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

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

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

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

a message received and understood

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

a village in Palestine near the north end of the Dead Sea; in the Old Testament it was the first place taken by the Israelites under Joshua as they entered the Promised Land

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

a polite name for any woman

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

for the most part

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

according to the clock

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

and nothing more

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

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

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

that may be permitted especially as according to rule

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

in the near future

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

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

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

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

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

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

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

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

From this reading STEPPING EASTWARD "The dewy ground was dark and cold; Behind all gloomy to behold; And stepping _eastward_ seemed to be A kind of heavenly destiny."

look attentively

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Three o'clock, however, duly arrived, all too soon, and by four o'clock we had breakfasted and were on our way across the sandy plain which stretches for about two hours between Jericho and the Jordan.

which person or people

From this reading The Lady, who alone of the party carried a watch, heard the negro awakening the Professor next morning with the information that it was three o'clock, and added greatly to her popularity by being in a position to call out an assurance that it was only one, and that two hours' further repose was permissible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The building, it should be mentioned, being constructed mainly of wood and of mud bricks was well adapted for distant conversation.

a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)

From this reading W. WORDSWORTH The Jericho hotels were closed for the season, but with the connivance of the negro caretaker and of an Arab in charge of the adjoining orange-gardens we obtained entrance at one, and managed to provide ourselves with firing and an excellent supper, and, subsequently, with beds.