Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

existing for a long time

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

high in price or charging high prices

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

start firing a weapon

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

a furnace (as on a steam locomotive) in which fuel is burned

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

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

From this reading He preferred a basket chair--he knew its value.

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

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

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

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He preferred a basket chair--he knew its value.

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 He preferred a basket chair--he knew its value.

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From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

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

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

any of various minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminum or potassium etc. that crystallize in forms that allow perfect cleavage into very thin leaves; used as dielectrics because of their resistance to electricity

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

the smallest possible quantity

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

publicly displayed

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

more desirable than another

From this reading He preferred a basket chair--he knew its value.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

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

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

shod with slippers

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

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

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His slippered feet were posted on the lower part of the self-feeding stove and he gazed down, deep in thought, at the lurid glow of the fire shining through the mica sides of the firebox.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading He preferred a basket chair--he knew its value.

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

From this reading LABLACHE'S "COUP" Lablache was seated in a comfortable basket chair in his little back office.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

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

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.

at the time that

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lablache appreciated strength combined with durability, especially when the initial outlay was reduced to a minimum.

inclined to yield to argument or influence or control

From this reading He had tried other chairs of a less yielding nature, but they were useless to support his weight; he had broken too many, and they were expensive--there is nothing more durable than a strong basket chair.