Chapter XV

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

Having no one else present.

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

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From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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 "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

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

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

in a heated manner

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

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

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

hear with intention

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

on one occasion

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

past form of “renovate” — restore to a previous or better condition

From this reading 'My cousin is having his fine old country-place in the mountains renovated, Allard, so I am informed.'

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Like that," he was declaring hotly, speaking English in his preoccupation, "and Dalmorov sneered, listening.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

vigorous and animated

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

someone who visits

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

at the time that

From this reading AT THE GATES OF CHANGE Once more Stanief was alone in his study, on the morning when Allard made his first rebellion.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was so rare to see Allard excited and he was so vibrant with indignation as he stood before the other.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.

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

From this reading The windows were open and a warm, sweet breeze drifted the curtains into the room like snowy mists from the past winter, rustling on among the papers upon the writing-table, as Stanief laid down his work to listen to the visitor.