Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

later than; following

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

(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 Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

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

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

confined by bonds

From this reading Milbanke was bound for the south.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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 Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

lacking in variety and interest

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

torn down and broken up

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

underpants worn by men

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Milbanke was bound for the south.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

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

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

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

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

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From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

attractive and tempting

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

march in a procession

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

of very great significance

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

not any; not one

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

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

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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

From this reading A perturbed frown puckered his forehead and he held an open letter in his hand.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Milbanke was bound for the south.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

the season of growth

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

having a supporting base

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

without delay; in a summary manner

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a special situation

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

being three more than thirty

From this reading Three months earlier he had come to the momentous conclusion that a solitary life in London--spent no matter how comfortably--becomes a colourless and somewhat empty thing after a thirty-three years' experience.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes

From this reading Outside, the dark sky and cold searching breeze proclaimed the raw English spring; inside, the partly dismantled walls of the room, the emptied drawers and wardrobe, the trunks, bags, and rugs standing ready strapped, all suggested another and more inviting climate.

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

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.

a late time of life

From this reading It was on a windy March morning three years after his summarily ended visit to Ireland, that James Milbanke stood in the bedroom of his London flat.