Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

later than; following

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

-ing form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

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From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

a room used for dining

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

especially spread in a fan shape

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

an alert and refreshed state

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

ten 10s

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

in a languid and lethargic manner

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

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

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

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

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

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

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

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

From this reading His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two hundred a month is a big item to a man in my position.”

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

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

open wide

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

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 His wife, seated in an easy-chair near the window, fanned herself languidly.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading About a week after Dr. Bruce had returned to his plantation Brabant and his wife were talking in their dining-room, from the wide-open windows of which the little harbour of Levuka lay basking in the fervid glow of the westering sun.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Pipe in mouth, and with a smile on his bronzed, rugged face, Brabant was scanning a heap of accounts which were lying on the table.

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

From this reading “You've spent a lot of money, Nell, in five months--nearly a thousand pounds.