Chapter XXI

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

anew

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

the act of waking

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

possessive form of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It was the patter of a bird's feet.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

the first light of day

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading It was the patter of a bird's feet.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

worn away or tattered along the edges

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

of green tinged with grey

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

stopping and starting at irregular intervals

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

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 The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

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

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

and nothing more

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)

From this reading It was the patter of a bird's feet.

any of numerous plants of the genus Plantago; mostly small roadside or dooryard weeds with elliptic leaves and small spikes of very small flowers; seeds of some used medicinally

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

make a dry crackling sound

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

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From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

cut with a saw

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

not in physical motion

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

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

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A slight breeze swayed them, and rustled in the frayed straws of the rude matting with which the floor was covered.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

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

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

coated with whitewash

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading But that louder, more intermittent rustle was not the wind.

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

From this reading The vast content that had been his in falling asleep was his still, as with eyes which seemed to him to have grown clear of dreams he lay smiling at what he saw, though that was only a wide, empty, whitewashed room with many window-doors set open to the dawn; and through these, nothing but a strip of mud roof; and beyond that again, the broad blades of the plantain leaves shining grey-green in the grey light.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.

but in spite of that

From this reading THE OLD WINE Chris woke suddenly, and yet without that sense of dislocation which such awakening often brings with it.