used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
GUN-RUNNERS
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From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
Jim
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From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
and nothing more
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
engage in
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
in the near future
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
confined on all sides
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as they lay in their chairs, Jim and his new friend could easily see beneath it.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading Above their heads was a thickly thatched roof, the eaves of which projected so far beyond the supporting posts as to make a broad stretch of shadow beneath.
tiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Leaving the airy dining-room, the two stepped on to a broad paved verandah, which entirely surrounded the bungalow, and took their seats in a shady nook.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
except if; if not
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GUN-RUNNERS "Now come out to the verandah," said Mr. Andrews, taking James by the arm as soon as tiffin was finished.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I have a couple of comfortable chairs there, in which we can lounge, for just now is the hottest part of the day, and no European ventures abroad unless compelled to by unforeseen circumstances."
