Chapter XII

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

later than; following

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

(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 "Breakfast all ready?

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

aroused to action

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

cause to become awake or conscious

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

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From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "Breakfast all ready?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

opinion or judgment

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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

start firing a weapon

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

a quick look

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

an established custom

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

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

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

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

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

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

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a polite name for any woman

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immediately past

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of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

prefer or wish to do something

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

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Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

any property detected by the olfactory system

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

past form of “oust” — remove from a position or office

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not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

above and across; more than

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

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Breakfast all ready?

past form of “reintroduce” — introduce anew

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

characterized by resonance

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

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inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

in an exhaustive manner

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from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

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

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

create by training and teaching

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up to a particular time

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading The satisfying odor of hot coffee completed the verdict of his senses.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Thoroughly fagged out by six weary nights on the train, Seyd slept like the dead, and did not awaken until a sudden clatter of pots aroused him to knowledge of a golden cobweb of light streaming in between the flimsy siding of the hut.

which person or people

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Through the open doorway he obtained a glimpse of a bejeweled world, resonant with the song of birds.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading After informing him of these facts, his eyes reintroduced him to the young lady in the tan riding habit who had ousted the pretty peona of last night from her command over fire and dishes.