Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

plural of “ablution” — the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

aroused to action

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

a structural member used to stiffen a framework

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

quick and energetic

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

rid of obstructions

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

Chinese philosopher whose ideas and sayings were collected after his death and became the basis of a philosophical doctrine known a Confucianism (circa 551-478 BC)

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

the first light of day

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

a room used for dining

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

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

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

the act of wetting something by submerging it

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

opinion or judgment

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

coins made of gold

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

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From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

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

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

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From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

and nothing more

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

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

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

Identical; not different.

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

express in words

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

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

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

following in time or order

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

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

From this reading Night brings counsel, say the French.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

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

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Only in sleep does one mine the gold of truth, said Confucius.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Assured that the deck below his port-hole was spotless, he ventured to the dining-room, half filled and buzzing with excitement.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

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

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

at the time that

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.

a Caucasian

From this reading His ablutions were simple: a brisk scrubbing of his gleaming, white teeth, a dousing of his hands and face in bracing, cold water, with a subsequent soaping and rinsing of same; followed by a hoeing process at the mercy of a not-too-keen Japanese imitation of an American safety-razor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Peter was aroused by the golden dawn streaming through the swinging port-glass upon his eyes the cobwebs were gone from his brain, his eyes were clear and of a bright sea-blue, and he was bubbling with enthusiasm for the new-born day.