Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

later than; following

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

(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 But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

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

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

for the reason that

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

a steep high face of rock

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

opinion or judgment

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

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

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

the quantity contained in a keg

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

not any; not one

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

above and across; more than

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

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

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

only a very short time before

From this reading But she had asked scarcely a question and made no comment at all.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She had invited him after breakfast to conduct her round the old fortifications, and he had done so in some dread of her questions and comments.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

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

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

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

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Vashti sat on the low stone wall beyond the Keg of Butter Battery and gazed out over the twinkling Sound and the Islands.

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

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

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

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

at the time that

From this reading The wall ran along the edge of the cliff and moreover was ruinous, as the Commandant had cautioned her when she chose her perch.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

during the time that

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For a while she did not appear to have heard him, but sat with lips half-parted as though they drank in their native air, and with eyes half-closed--but whether in mere delight or because through the present they were looking into the past, the Commandant could not determine.