Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

later than; following

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

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

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

(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 The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

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

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

make calm or still

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

closely shaved recently

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

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 The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

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From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF CRISTIANE.

plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

a room used for dining

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

at any time

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

the act of consuming food

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF CRISTIANE.

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

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

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

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

in an idle manner

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

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

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

not any; not one

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF CRISTIANE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

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

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

the property of being untamed and ferocious

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading The look of latent savagery was all gone from his calm, clean-shaven face as he stood by the fire idly smoking a cigarette.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF CRISTIANE.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

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

From this reading No day that held murder and sudden death in it ever dawned more fair to see than the next morning.

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

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The sun shone sweetly on the frozen world, the robins came confidently to the dining-room window, red-breasted, certain of crumbs; the lake shone as glittering glass; the cold, sweet air of morning was like wine to the nerves as Ismay, after breakfast, stood at the window feeding the hungry birds.

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

From this reading She almost wondered at her own fear of Marcus Wray this morning.