Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

shining intensely

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

power to direct or determine

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

the cultivation of plants

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

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From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

plural of “moor” — one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

in a stupid manner

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

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

From this reading It took me several minutes fairly to wake up and realize my new position.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

walking with your feet in shallow water

From this reading GARDENING--DRINKINGS--THE MOORS--WADING--BATRACHOSPERMA--THE CHURCH--LITTLE MARGARET.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

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

From this reading It was a curious relief to us to wake to clear consciences and the absolute control of our own conduct for the day.

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

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.

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

From this reading The window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

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 window being in the opposite direction (as regarded my bed) from that of our room at Miss Mulberry's, the light puzzled me, and I lay blinking stupidly at a spray of ivy that had poked itself through the window as if for shelter from the sun, which was already blazing outside.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both Eleanor and I were visited that night by dreams of terrible complications with the authorities at Bush House.