Chapter XI

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

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

equally

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

terminate

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

the quality of being sharp and clear

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

remove the dust from

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

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From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

plural of “hurry” — a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

immediately past

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

for the most part

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

the force of workers available

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

not any; not one

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

send out rays or waves

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

on the contrary

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

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

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

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

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was a rather close afternoon in the third week of May.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

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

From this reading The streets were a combination of dust, which defied the water-carts; and glare, which seemed to radiate alike from the heavy, smoky-blue sky, the houses, and the pavements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Fine weather had lasted without a break for more than a fortnight; for the last two or three days there had been little or no breeze; and the inevitable effect had been produced upon London.

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

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The pavement was mainly occupied by the working population, which hurries to and fro along the London streets from morning to night regardless of fashionable hours; and the few representatives of the non-working class--smartly-dressed women and carefully got-up and sauntering men--stood out with peculiar distinctness.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was only half-past three, and Piccadilly was as yet far from being crowded.