Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

later than; following

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

in addition

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

a feeling of affection for a person or an institution

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

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

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

someone who is a detective

From this reading DICK DURWENT.

past form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

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From this reading DICK DURWENT.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

start firing a weapon

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

set up or found

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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 At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

go away from a place

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

very recently

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

win approval or support for

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

plural of “philosophy” — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

express the need or desire for

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

toned down

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

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

From this reading At his own request, blankets had been spread for Durwent on the floor, and after a hot bath he had rolled up for the night close to the fire.

communicated in words

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.

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

From this reading Late that night Selwyn lay in his bed and listened to the softened tones of his two guests conversing in the living-room, Johnston Smyth having conceived such an attachment to his newly found friend that it was quite impossible to persuade him to leave.

in or at the place that

From this reading Johnston Smyth had also disdained the offer of a bed and ensconced himself on the couch, where he lay on his back and uttered vagrant philosophies on a vast number of subjects.