used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
(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 He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
a youthful male person
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
by-and-bynoun
an indefinite time in the future
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
ClothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
dignities
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From this reading So little stands between a gamin and all the dignities of Nature.
remove the dust from
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
being one more than seven
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
gaminnoun
(sometimes offensive) a homeless boy who has been abandoned and roams the streets
From this reading So little stands between a gamin and all the dignities of Nature.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
grey-blueadjective
of blue tinged with grey
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
huesnounUS /hjuːz/
plural of “hue” — the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
ignominies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading So little stands between a gamin and all the dignities of Nature.
north-westadverb
to, toward, or in the northwest
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
SerpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
sloughnounUS /slʌf/
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So little stands between a gamin and all the dignities of Nature.
sootnounUS /sʊt/
a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading So little stands between a gamin and all the dignities of Nature.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
carry out
From this reading He is allowed to come out of all his ignominies, and to take the late colour of the midsummer north-west evening, on the borders of the Serpentine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little figure of the London boy it is that has restored to the landscape the human colour of life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clothed now with the sun, he is crowned by-and-by with twelve stars as he goes to bathe, and the reflection of an early moon is under his feet.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At the stroke of eight he sheds the slough of nameless colours--all allied to the hues of dust, soot, and fog, which are the colours the world has chosen for its boys--and he makes, in his hundreds, a bright and delicate flush between the grey-blue water and the grey-blue sky.
