Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading A FRIENDLY CHAT.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

later than; following

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

at or in or to any place

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

talk socially without exchanging too much information

From this reading A FRIENDLY CHAT.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

rid of obstructions

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

Experienced dreams during sleep.

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

being one more than seven

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

opinion or judgment

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

set up or found

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading A FRIENDLY CHAT.

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

and nothing more

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

immediately past

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

a particular point in time

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

plural of “navy” — an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

not any; not one

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

cut with a saw

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading I hope you found the sofa big and soft enough, and that the last cigar has left no evil effects behind it."

in the near future

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

with speed

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

(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 The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?

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

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

at the time that

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

in or at the place that

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

showing curiosity

From this reading When Colston came in he was just awake enough to be wondering whether the events of the previous night were a reality or part of his dreams--a doubt that was speedily set at rest by his host drawing back the curtains and pulling up the blinds.

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

From this reading Soon after eight the next morning Colston came into the sitting-room where Arnold had slept on the sofa, and dreamt dreams of war and world-revolts and battles fought in mid-air between aërial navies built on the plan of his own model.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The moment his eyes were properly open he saw that he was anywhere but in his own shabby room in Southwark, and the rest was made clear by Colston saying-- "Well, comrade Arnold, Lord High Admiral of the Air, how have you slept?