Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

an occurrence of something

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

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

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

and nothing more

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading --_Lamartine_.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

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

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

not any; not one

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

relatively far from a center or middle

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

one of four equal parts

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

on the contrary

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

precisely, exactly

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading There was a single lamp stationed at the mouth of the narrow little street.

plural of “tenement” — a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

in or at that place or location

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

in the direction of

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As we advanced, I could see outlined upon our right, just beyond a narrow pavement of brick, a low and not more than semi-respectable house, or rather, row of houses; tenements for the middle class or poor, I might have said.

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

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

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

From this reading A quarter of an hour later, we slowed down on a rough brick pavement, which led toward what then was an outlying portion of the town--one not precisely shabby, but by no means fashionable.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading ONE OF THE WOMEN IN THE CASE There is a woman at the beginning of all great things.