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 Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

open to or abounding in fresh air

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

a formal public statement

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

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From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a small natural hill

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

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From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FOURTH OF JULY.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a woman who tells fortunes

From this reading "For the purpose of sleep?" suggested Sibyl.

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

From this reading "For the purpose of sleep?" suggested Sibyl.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading "For the purpose of sleep?" suggested Sibyl.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

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

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

migratory

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

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

From this reading At least that was his announcement at the breakfast-table.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first of July came, and with it the summer heat.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Hugh hung up a hammock in the second story hall, between the north and south windows, so as to catch every wandering zephyr; and, armed with a book, he betook himself to this airy retreat for the purpose of study.