Chapter XXXVII

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

completely unclothed

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

next to; at the side of

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

untroubled by dreams

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

in an effectual manner

From this reading Which woke Wint effectually enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Which woke Wint effectually enough.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

having been got the better of

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

the middle of the day

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

above and across; more than

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

worried and uneasy

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Wint’s arm was hanging over the side of the bed, and Muldoon licked his master’s hand.

structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

in a stiff manner

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

up to a particular time

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

exhausted

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The slight sound of his nails on the bare floor disturbed Wint, and he turned in his sleep; and Muldoon came back to the bed to see what was the matter.

at the time that

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Which woke Wint effectually enough.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

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

From this reading A BRIGHTER CHAPTER The crowded events of the evening before had wearied Wint more than he knew; his sleep was dreamless and profound, and he might not have waked till midday if it had not been for Muldoon.

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

From this reading The dog slept beside Wint’s bed; but at the first glint of day, it became restless; and when the sun rose, Muldoon got up and walked stiffly across to the open window and propped his feet on the sill and looked out.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Which woke Wint effectually enough.