used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
a line of approach
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
BarelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
buckboardnoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
cindernounUS /ˈsɪndər/
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
not accessible to view
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
placed crosswise
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
discontentedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪdli/
with discontent; in a discontented manner
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
the act of departing
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
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 By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
in the recent past
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
a course of conduct
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
with speed
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was very warm, and it seemed suddenly very still.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was very warm, and it seemed suddenly very still.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weather was warm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very warm, and it seemed suddenly very still.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The weather was warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weather was warm.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The weather was warm.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading In the distance he could hear the wheels of the buckboard in the avenue, as the groom took it round to the stables, and out of the close shrubbery he caught the sharp, dry sound of footsteps rapidly retreating along a concealed cinder path.
at the time that
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Barely glancing at the room, he went straight to one of the doors which opened upon the verandah, and going out, sat down discontentedly in a big cushioned straw chair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By contrast with the cool air of the bay he had lately crossed, it seemed hot to Lawrence when he entered the library.
