used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
AWAKEadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading "WHEN ROGUES LIE AWAKE."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
intangiblenounUS /ˌɪnˈtændʒəbəl/
assets that are saleable though not material or physical
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "WHEN ROGUES LIE AWAKE."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
held or filled or in use
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
Penruddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
quarriesnounUS /ˈkwɔːriz/
plural of “quarry” — a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
reposing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
ROGUESnounUS /roʊɡz/
plural of “rogue” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "WHEN ROGUES LIE AWAKE."
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He had been resting after his exertions for his country in the stone quarries at Portland, enjoying a little quiet repose amid the luxuries and beauties of the Park.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
untenableadjectiveUS /ənˈtenəbəl/
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time the captain had been making holiday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
at the time that
From this reading "WHEN ROGUES LIE AWAKE."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was fully aware that the position which he occupied at Penruddie was intangible and untenable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while he had been reposing he had not allowed himself to be lulled into a false sense of security.
