Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Birds were trilling, warbling, whistling.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

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From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

in a drowsy manner

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

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From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

in a joyous manner

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

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From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

the act of departing

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

without good reason

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

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

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

and nothing more

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

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

From this reading GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

United States literary critic (1905-1975)

From this reading Birds were trilling, warbling, whistling.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading The morning breeze was fluttering at his window blind; a honeysuckle vine tapped lightly on the pane.

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From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.

-ing form of “warble” — sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below

From this reading Birds were trilling, warbling, whistling.

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

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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

From this reading Birds were trilling, warbling, whistling.

during the time that

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading Birds were trilling, warbling, whistling.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

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 GOWNS” The bright sun of circus-day shone into Harkless's window, and he awoke to find himself smiling.

showing curiosity

From this reading For a little while he lay content, drowsily wondering why he smiled, only knowing that there was something new.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was thus, as a boy, he had wakened on his birthday mornings, or on Christmas, or on the Fourth of July, drifting happily out of pleasant dreams into the consciousness of long-awaited delights that had come true, yet lying only half-awake in a cheerful borderland, leaving happiness undefined.