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

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

in actual fact

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

(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 A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

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

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

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

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

surprising greatly

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

large in capacity

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

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From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

every person

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

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

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

not in action or at work

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

having no employment

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

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

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

above and across; more than

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

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

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

furnished with more than enough

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading And may I come and idle, too?"

in the direction of

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

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

From this reading It was a warm evening in late May.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

at the time that

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

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

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Shirley looked up from the depths of one of the capacious willow chairs, which, well stocked with cushions, were favourite lounging-places upon the great side porch of the Townsend house, and from which one could look out over a long and charming stretch of lawn toward the tennis-court.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Everybody else was away, and Shirley had settled herself for one of the rare hours of rest and solitude which she so much enjoyed when her work was done.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A RED GLARE "By all that’s astonishing, are you actually idling?