Chapter IX

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

divisible by two

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

not accessible to view

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

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

From this reading His uncle was writing near the stove.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

United States film actress noted for sex appeal (1926-1962)

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His uncle was writing near the stove.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

and nothing more

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

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

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

-ing form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

in the near future

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading The brush and the mountain behind the house could not be seen, and even the stables and corrals were hidden.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading His uncle was writing near the stove.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

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

From this reading There was no one to talk to, and he did not feel like reading.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading His uncle was writing near the stove.

precisely as stated

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

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

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

at the time that

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

during the time that

From this reading After breakfast he sat for a little while by the window, looking out and watching the snow-flakes, but he soon got tired of that.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading JOHN MONROE, HALF-BREED When he looked out of the window next morning, Jack could see only a little way, for it was snowing and blowing very hard, and the fine snow-flakes filled the air and were whirled about in dense clouds.

the act of creating written works

From this reading His uncle was writing near the stove.