used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
the state of being absent
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
Alice
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From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
anguishnounUS /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/
extreme mental distress
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
a particular point in time
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
not any; not one
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
noondaynoun
the middle of the day
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
quenchedadjective
allayed
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
only a very short time before
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
symboliseverb
represent or identify by using a symbol; use symbols
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
toilsnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
TRANCEnounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Of course much depends upon the man being sensitive or stolid, but in any case this matters little in the present instance, as the illustration is merely used to symbolise the mental state of Alice during the evening of her lover's absence.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One moment she was clothed in the radiance of perfect security and peace; the next, and a dreadful gloom descended upon her bringing anguish and distress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Naturally there was no physical change, but in some inexplicable way she felt that an inward light was quenched.
at the time that
From this reading But when the toils of day are ended, and he proceeds along that same road in a darkness scarcely illuminated by a few lamps, his feelings are less comfortable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TRANCE A man on a suburban road at noonday, with the sun shining brilliantly, walks along thinking of his private affairs and heedless of surroundings.
