Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

later than; following

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Presently the air became familiar.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

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

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

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

From this reading Presently the air became familiar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

water containing salts

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

perceived or discerned

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

divisible by two

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading Presently the air became familiar.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

plural of “flavor” — the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

set up or found

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

a thick fatty oil (especially one used to lubricate machinery)

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

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

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

located inward

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

in motion

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

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From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

the act of subjugating by cruelty

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

in the near future

From this reading Presently the air became familiar.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

the state of being asleep

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

dependable

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading Presently the air became familiar.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

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

From this reading It was a perfect mixture of flavors; oilskins, stale tobacco-smoke, brine, burned grease, tar, and, as a background, fish.

not injured physically or mentally

From this reading It seemed difficult for him to breathe, but his body was quite free and uninjured, as he found by moving himself carefully in all directions before he even opened his eyes.

not ventilated

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

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

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.

at the time that

From this reading A PRISONER When Code Schofield came to himself his first sensation was one of oppression, such as is felt after sleeping in an unventilated room.

in or at the place that

From this reading His ears almost immediately detected water noises running close by, and he could feel the pull of stout oak timber that formed the inner wall of where he lay.