Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

anew

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

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From this reading Alec still slept.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

a native of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

coins made of gold

From this reading GOLD!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He stretched himself, and gave himself a vigorous shake and sat up.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

a feeling of joy and pride

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading He stretched himself, and gave himself a vigorous shake and sat up.

cut with a saw

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading He stretched himself, and gave himself a vigorous shake and sat up.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

not in physical motion

From this reading Alec still slept.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading He stretched himself, and gave himself a vigorous shake and sat up.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

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

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

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

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading He stretched himself, and gave himself a vigorous shake and sat up.

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

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

at the time that

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.

which person or people

From this reading A movement of Como, who always slept at his master's feet, awoke Geordie next morning, and looking up he saw by the lightness of the sky (for the leaves of the branches that formed the roof had shrivelled in the heat of the sun, and he could see between the boughs) that day was at hand.

utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

From this reading He gave a great yawn and half rolled over to go to sleep again, when he remembered how much they had to do that day, and determined to get up.