Chapter V

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

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

(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 The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

from appearances alone

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

spread out or scattered about or divided up

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

half the width of an em

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

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

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

and nothing more

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

a particular point in time

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

not any; not one

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

not one, and not any

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

on one occasion

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

perfected or made shiny and smooth

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

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

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

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

From this reading Apparently the other people in the hotel had no time to spend in the sitting-room.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

not mixed with extraneous elements

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

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

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

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

From this reading The sitting-room in our hotel at Pauillac was discovered and annexed by us on the afternoon of our first day in the Médoc.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

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

From this reading It was a large room and a pleasant, and, so far as we were aware, had never before been trodden by the foot of man; certainly none trod it once we had taken possession.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sandy bootmarks that we distributed about its polished red floor remained there during the whole of our stay at Pauillac undisturbed by a brush, and unmingled with the footprint of the _négociant en vins_.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.

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

From this reading The two big plaited maize-straw arm-chairs stood at attention by the table just as they were left; and, most wonderful of all, we could open the windows and know they would not be shut the moment our backs were turned.