Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Rosalind_.--Then shall we be news-crammed.

a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

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From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

provide as food

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

having unpredictable ups and downs

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

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

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

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

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

in a keen or penetrating way

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”

From this reading _Celia_.--Here comes Monsieur Le Beau.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

information about recent and important events

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

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From this reading _Rosalind_.--Then shall we be news-crammed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

responsive to physical stimuli

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Rosalind_.--Then shall we be news-crammed.

not in physical motion

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading _Rosalind_.--Then shall we be news-crammed.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

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

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

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

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Rosalind_.--Then shall we be news-crammed.

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

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Rosalind_.--With his mouth full of news.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _As You Like It._ The next morning Colonel L'Isle was seated in his room, wrapped in his cloak, with a _brasero_ filled with wood embers at his feet; for it was one of those windy, chilly days, not uncommon in this fluctuating climate, and he was still invalid enough to be keenly sensitive to these sudden changes of temperature.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Celia_.--Which he will put on us as pigeons feed their young.