used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
arm-chair
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From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
set up or found
From this reading He found that he had much to think of.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found that he had much to think of.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
Julius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He found that he had much to think of.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Julius had drawn an arm-chair away from the house and was smoking solemnly, in enjoyment of the night.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He found that he had much to think of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found that he had much to think of.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The clouds had cleared away before the light easterly breeze that springs up at night, and the stars shone brightly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Late that evening Julius was sitting in a corner of the broad terrace over the sea.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Down in the west the young moon had set, and the air was fresh and cool after the long, hot day.
