Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

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

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

any person at all

From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

the two together, not just one

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

make calm or still

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading For Ruxton the confined spaces of the house were suffocating.

slightly wet

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading His nerves were on edge.

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From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

divisible by two

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

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

From this reading His nerves were on edge.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For Ruxton the confined spaces of the house were suffocating.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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 RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

and nothing more

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading His nerves were on edge.

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

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His nerves were on edge.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

existing or coming before

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

a male human offspring

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

that is looked for

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading For Ruxton the confined spaces of the house were suffocating.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

From this reading For Ruxton the confined spaces of the house were suffocating.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

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

From this reading "Anybody else besides Caistor coming for the week-end?"

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

From this reading For Ruxton the confined spaces of the house were suffocating.

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

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)

From this reading RUXTON WINS A TRICK It was the close of a long and busy day for both of them, and father and son, in the interim preceding dinner, under a bright moon, paced together the broad stone paths of the formal terrace gardens of Dorby Towers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.

a late time of life

From this reading His father, with the calm philosophy of his years, merely sought the fresh air which the work in his office denied him, even though it possessed the damp chill of an English autumn night.