Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

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From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

a social unit living together

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The trouble was that there were Greeks.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

not suitable or right or appropriate

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

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

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

lack of an adequate quantity or number

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

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

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

not any; not one

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

according to the clock

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

and nothing more

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

a new appraisal or evaluation

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

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

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

plural of “sparrow” — any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The trouble was that there were Greeks.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

a native of ancient Troy

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The trouble was that there were Greeks.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Clare was reading a violent article in the _National Review_ concerning the inadequacy of our present solution of the housing problem; but it did not interest her.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

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

From this reading Clare Trojan was having her breakfast in her own room.

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

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

at the time that

From this reading It was ten o'clock, and a glorious September morning, and the sparrows were twittering on the terrace outside as though they considered it highly improper for any one to have breakfast between four walls when Nature had provided such a splendid feast on the lawn.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the world had only been one large Trojan family there would have been no problem.