Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

a youthful male person

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

a young person of either sex

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

the act of closing something

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

apart from; not including

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

a social unit living together

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

a young female

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

disposed to please

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

in a gruff manner

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

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 Sunday was stiflingly hot.

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

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

and nothing more

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

immediately past

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

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

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

engage in

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

joined in matrimony

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

not any; not one

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

occurring from time to time

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

being puffed out; used of hair style or clothing

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

from appearances alone

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading Sunday was stiflingly hot.

dependable

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Sunday was stiflingly hot.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

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

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

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

From this reading Sunday was stiflingly hot.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

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

From this reading The public houses were just closing for the afternoon, and the footpaths full of holiday-makers, with here and there a girl or a middle-aged man carrying a Bible.

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

From this reading No vehicles were abroad except the omnibuses and an occasional hired carriage which passed by with a nonchalant, lazy air.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.

a late time of life

From this reading At the Redcliffe Arms there got in a little family party consisting of a stout, seemingly prosperous man, gruffly good-humoured, his wife, and a boy of about three years, whose puffy face was disfigured by large spectacles.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At Sloane Street the roof of every Putney omnibus was already laden with passengers, and Richard on his way to Carteret Street to make the acquaintance of Laura's married sister, Milly Powell, her husband and young child, was forced at last to be content with a seat inside.