Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

later than; following

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

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

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

exhale hard

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

the act of burning something

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

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From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

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

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

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From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

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

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

divisible by two

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

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

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

a small natural hill

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

staying power

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

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 stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

evil spirit to whom Faust sold his soul

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

plural of “obstruction” — any structure that makes progress difficult

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

having a sharply pointed nose

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

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

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

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

From this reading The drawing-room after dinner always looked cheerful.

in or at that place or location

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

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

From this reading Only Mr. Sharp, the London lawyer, was equal to bearing the heat.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

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

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

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

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

which person or people

From this reading He stood with his back to it, and his long legs showing against the glow behind, a sharp-nosed, long man in black, who had immediately suggested Mephistopheles to Elinor, even though he was on the Compton side.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Perhaps the fact that it was a sort of little oasis in the desert, and that the light from those windows shone into three counties, made the interior more cosy and bright.

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

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (There are houses now upon every knoll, and the wind cannot blow on Windyhill for the quantity of obstructions it meets with.) There was the usual log burning on the hearth, and the party in general kept away from it, for the night was warm.