Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

anew

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

in addition

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

any thing at all

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

completely unclothed

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

for the reason that

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

next to; at the side of

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

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

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

in deplorable condition

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

planned and made or fashioned artistically

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

gases ejected from an engine as waste products

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

draw slowly or heavily

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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 He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

immediately past

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

the act of tarrying

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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 It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

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

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

on one occasion

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

not used up

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

plural of “shaving” — the act of removing hair with a razor

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading A carpenter's bench ran along one end of it, and was now occupied by a new wagon pole the man had fashioned out of a slender birch.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

the act of using

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was a bitter, gray day with a low, smoky sky, and seemed very long to Winston, but evening came at last, and he was left with nothing between him and his thoughts.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

at the time that

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading He lay in a dilapidated chair beside the stove, and the little bare room through which its pipe ran was permeated with the smell of fresh shavings, hot iron, and the fumes of indifferent tobacco.

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

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LANCE COURTHORNE It was late when Winston reached his log-built house, but he set out once more with his remaining horse before the lingering daylight crept out of the east to haul the wagon home.

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

From this reading He also spent most of the day in repairing it, because occupation of any kind that would keep him from unpleasant reflections appeared advisable, and to allow anything to fall out of use was distasteful to him, although as the wagon had been built for two horses he had little hope of driving it again.