Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

later than; following

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

anew

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

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

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

cleanse the entire body

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

apart from; not including

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

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From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

shaped or worked with a hammer and often showing hammer marks

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

a social unit living together

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

possessive form of “kent” — a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

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

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

a particular situation

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

travel through water

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

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

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On Monday morning he got out of bed at half-past five and went down to the sea to bathe.

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

From this reading He counted the hours of daylight which he spent in bed as wasted, and although always late for breakfast, was generally up and active before any other member of the Major's household.

which person or people

From this reading Meldon was a man who liked to get the full possible measure of enjoyment out of his holidays.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As he passed Major Kent's door he hammered vigorously on it with his fist.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore nothing except his pyjamas and an old pair of canvas shoes, and so was obliged to go back to his bedroom again after his swim.