used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
Aegidius
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From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
anew
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
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 PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
bowlsnounUS /boʊlz/
a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
clothing in general
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
at any time
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
start firing a weapon
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
immediately past
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
the act of departing
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
PRELUDEnounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading He looked last at the photograph of his father, the rocky eyes, the flowing beard, the massive shoulders.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
carry out
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked about him regretfully; he had grown very fond of that room and the things in it--the shape of it, the books, the blue bowls, the bright fire, "Aegidius" (but he would take "Aegidius" with him).
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading PRELUDE TO A JOURNEY He had a bath, changed his clothes, and sitting before his fire waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he looked around his room he knew that he was leaving it for ever.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What ever might be the issue of his conversation with Rupert, he knew that that at any rate was true; he would never return here again--or he would not return until he had worked out his duty.
