Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

any specific behavior

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

(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 ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

remote in manner

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

in addition

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

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

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

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From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

large room used mainly for dancing

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

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From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

power to direct or determine

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

in a convenient manner

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

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From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

someone belonging to (or as if belonging to) the era of Edward VII

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

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

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

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

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

sit or recline comfortably

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

in a nice way

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

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

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

to, toward, or in the northwest

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a brief written record

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

a native or inhabitant of Iran

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

a prince or king in India

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

To recall to mind.

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

not having a roof

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

protected from heat and light with shade or shadow

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

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

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

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

From this reading But you control this by a switch, conveniently placed, so that the darkness which aids reflection is also at your command.

very small

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

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

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

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

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Then there is the window, opening right down to the floor, from which, if it please you, you may study the activity of the roofless ant-hill beneath, the restless febrility of West End London.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

produce a literary work

From this reading There is a nicely shaded light, if you wish to read, or to write, at night.

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From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading In one of these you may smoke your secluded cigar, cigarette or pipe, wholly aloof from the bustle, with its marked New Yorkist note, which characterises the more public apartments of the giant _caravanserai_.

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

From this reading ZOE DREAMS If you know the Astoria, you will remember that all around the north-west side of the arcade-like structure, which opens on the Old Supper Room, the Rajah Suite, the Louis Ballroom, the Edwardian Banqueting Hall, and the Persian Lounge, are tiny cosy-corners.