Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

(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 All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

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

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

plural of “bathroom” — a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading "The bathrooms are exactly opposite."

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

without stop or interruption

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "The bathrooms are exactly opposite."

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

time without end

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading "The bathrooms are exactly opposite."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

a window in a ship or airplane

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Philip sprang out of bed and reached for his Bond Street dressing-gown.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading "I'll bring you a cup of tea when you get back, sir," the steward continued.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

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

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

at the time that

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Bathroom steward says if you are ready, sir, he can arrange for your bath now," the man announced.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading All the physical exhilaration of his unlived youth seemed to be dancing in Philip Romilly's veins when he awoke the next morning to find an open porthole, the blue sea tossing away to infinity, and his steward's cheerful face at his bedside.