Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

the right to enter

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

later than; following

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

in a state of sleep

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

next to; at the side of

From this reading On one side the house rose straight beside it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

in or to another place

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On one side the house rose straight beside it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

the force of workers available

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

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

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One night, a fortnight after the events which have been described, Charlie was asleep on his bed, on the flats above his room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading On one side the house rose straight beside it.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On one side the house rose straight beside it.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

successive (without a break)

From this reading On one side the house rose straight beside it.

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

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

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

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 The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

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

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.

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

From this reading The house, of which the bedroom occupied by Charlie formed part, was elsewhere two stories higher; this room jutting out, alone, into the angle of the wall.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Charlie's lieutenants always took pains to place men upon whom they could thoroughly rely as sentries, on this terrace.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The rest of the suite of rooms were in the house itself, but access could be obtained to this room through the window, which looked on to the terrace of the wall.