Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

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

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

make a strident sound

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

divisible by two

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

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From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

of green tinged with grey

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

prudent

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

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

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

with jealousy

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

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From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

impressive in appearance

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

capable or worthy of being noticed

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

an insignificant place

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

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 faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

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From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

having a specified size

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

plural of “smoker” — a person who smokes tobacco

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

make square

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

impressive in appearance

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

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

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

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

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

an agency established in 2001 to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

precisely as stated

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

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

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

toward the west

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

in or at the place that

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

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

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The _tsa_ was blowing strongly on a certain November afternoon, eddying and whistling about the wide spaces of the Grand Square as John Rallywood, a tall figure in a military cloak, turned the corner of a side street and met its full blast.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading A few minutes later he passed through a lofty corridor and entered a door over which is set a quaint invitation to smokers, which may not be written down here, for it is the jealously guarded copyright of the club.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading He faced it for some yards along the empty pavements, then ran up the steps of his club.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading And nowhere is its influence more unpleasantly felt than in the capital, Revonde, which stands shoulder-on to the hustling gales, its stately frontages and noble quays stretching out westwards along the shores of the Kofn almost to where the yellow waters of the river spread fan-wise into a grey-green sea.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading New York Doubleday, Page & Co. 1902 During four months of the year the independent State of Maasau,' we will call it--which is not very noticeable even on the largest sized map of Europe--is tormented by a dry and weary north-east wind.