Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

later than; following

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

(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 All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

in a state of sleep

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

terminate

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

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

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

a half of an hour

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

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

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

being in captivity

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

the middle of the day

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

and nothing more

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

above and across; more than

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

a nap in the early afternoon (especially in hot countries)

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.

not in physical motion

From this reading All was still in the noonday heat, and the city of Indore seemed to be asleep.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

at the time that

From this reading Owen makes an Effort Two days passed slowly for Owen in his prison, and during that time the tedious hours were broken only by the half-hour when he was marched to an adjoining room and ate his meal in the presence of the three other imprisoned officers.

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

From this reading However, on the third afternoon after his arrival at Indore an event occurred which roused him from the lethargy which was beginning to come over him.

during the time that

From this reading In the palace there was not a sound to be heard, while in the tower in which he was a prisoner nothing occurred to break the silence.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The clatter and hum of the populace had died down, for the people were following a custom in favour with the Spaniards and were indulging in a siesta.