used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
Bud'snounUS /bʌdz/
possessive form of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
in or to another place
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
set up or found
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
glisteningadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪsənɪŋ/
reflecting light
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
peaksnounUS /piːks/
plural of “peak” — the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
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From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
under normal conditions
From this reading The after breakfast pipe usually found him there.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his favorite vantage point in leisure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
at the time that
From this reading His evening pipe, when the sun was dipping toward the glistening, fretted peaks of the hills, rarely found him elsewhere.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was the point from which, in a way, he was able to view the whole setting of the life that was his.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE ROUND-UP Bud's great bulk blocked the window opening on to the veranda.
