Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

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

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

without or almost without hope

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

remove the dust from

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

being one more than seven

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

an act that fails

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

start firing a weapon

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

the act of departing

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

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From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

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

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

according to the clock

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

above and across; more than

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “It's liable to set the roof on fire when it's dry as it is now.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Garner was there in a cloud of dust, sweeping a pile of torn papers into the already filled fireplace.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading “I'm going to touch a match to this the first rainy day--if I think of it,” he said.

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

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading It was eight o'clock when he arrived at the office.

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

From this reading FTER an almost sleepless night, spent for the greater part in despondent reflections over his failure in the things to which he had directed his hopes and energies, Carson rose about seven o'clock, went into his mother's room to ask how she had rested through the night, and then descended, to breakfast.