Chapter III

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

later than; following

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

anew

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

(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 He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

have

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

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 He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

having made preparations

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

divisible by two

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

a young female

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

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 He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading It was due to laziness, self-indulgence unmitigated.

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From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

in an indulgently luxurious manner

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

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

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

not any; not one

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

by chance

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading It was due to laziness, self-indulgence unmitigated.

without shame

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

the quality of being simple or uncompounded

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

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

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

full and loud and deep

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

move rhythmically

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier

From this reading It was due to laziness, self-indulgence unmitigated.

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

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

in a vociferous manner

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

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

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading He heard and vociferously answered the knock of the girl announcing morning and hot water, but took no steps whatever to prevent the latter getting cold outside his door; he was startled from a fugitive dream by the thump of his boots, but again he made no movement to empty the passage.

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

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was due to no feeling of fatigue; he had slept without stirring and, as the occupant of the adjoining room could have testified if he had been disposed to do so, with a sonorous simplicity.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading He had even gone to the lengths, in order to enjoy his extra hour the more, of getting out and pulling up the blind, so that his eyes might rest comfortably on the sunny meadows outside, and then getting back into bed again, an act which, as all true sluggards will bear witness, denotes the lover of laziness for laziness’s own sake.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Foul Play Humblethorne lay late in bed the following day—wallowed in bed would perhaps be a more fitting description of the way in which he shamelessly and luxuriously stretched himself down between the sheets long after his usual time of rising.