Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

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

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

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

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

any thing at all

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

on or to one side

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

for the reason that

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

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 had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

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

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

the quantity a cup will hold

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

the quality of being worthy of desiring

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

take in solid food

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

by chance

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

by chance

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

medium for communication

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

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

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

having a supporting base

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

not in physical motion

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

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

From this reading The sun had set and the air in the room had grown cold.

past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

From this reading He had swallowed about half a cupful before he discovered that the seasoning was not agreeable to his palate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

not covered with clothing

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

at the time that

From this reading He felt chilly; and, when he uncovered the silver tureen and discovered that the soup was still piping hot, he drank some of it to warm himself.

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

From this reading BY RADIO Perhaps it was because he did not feel particularly hungry that his dinner appeared unappetising; possibly because it had been standing in the corridor outside his door for twenty minutes, which did not add to its desirability.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In fact, the flavour of the hot broth was so decidedly unpleasant that he pushed aside the cup and sat down on the edge of his bunk without any further desire to eat anything.