Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

(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 Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am comfortable enough for the present, thank you.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

deem to be

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

move gently or carefully

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading "I am comfortable enough for the present, thank you.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

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

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I am comfortable enough for the present, thank you.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

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

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "I am comfortable enough for the present, thank you.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "I am comfortable enough for the present, thank you.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

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

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

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

From this reading His reply, however, was a little short--almost peevish.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GHOSTS OF HAVANA HARBOUR "We may now," Sogrange remarked, buttoning up his ulster, and stretching himself out to the full extent of his steamer chair, "consider ourselves at sea.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Peter, Baron de Grost, lying at his ease upon a neighbouring chair, with a pillow behind his head, a huge fur coat around his body, and a rug over his feet, had all the appearance of being very comfortable indeed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I trust, my friend, that you are feeling quite comfortable."