used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
a quantity of money
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
coheredverbUS /koʊˈhɪrd/
past form of “cohere” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
divined
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From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
dualadjectiveUS /ˈduːəl/
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
divisible by two
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
excusingverbUS /ɪksˈkjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “excuse” — accept an excuse for
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
and nothing more
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
for more time
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
not any; not one
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
many times at short intervals
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
on one occasion
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
persistentadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
rambles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
on the contrary
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
robustadjectiveUS /roʊˈbʌst/
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
torrentialadjectiveUS /tɔːˈrenʃəl/
relating to or resulting from the action of a torrent
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading A vague sense of change cohered into fact when she realised that for some time he had been reading aloud and pursuing an undercurrent of independent thought.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His devotion increased, were that possible, but the time came when he no longer could conceal that he was often absent in mind and depressed in spirit.
at the time that
From this reading Anne could never recall just when it was she discovered, or rather divined, that her husband was once more a dual being.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He took to long rambles in which she could not accompany him at that season while so far from robust, smilingly excusing himself by reminding her that being so much more vigorous than of old he needed a corresponding amount of exercise.
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 There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There finally came an entire week when he was forced to remain indoors, so persistent were the torrential rains, and after the first two days he ceased even to pretend to read, but sat staring out of the window with blank eyes and set lips, at the gray deluge beating down the palm trees.
