used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
asphaltnounUS /ˈæsfɔːlt/
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
EmbankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
set up or found
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
low-hanging
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From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
become covered with mist
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
on one occasion
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
a course of conduct
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
ROMILLY
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
spontaneitynounUS /ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/
the quality of being spontaneous and coming from natural feelings without constraint
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
stupefactionnoun
a feeling of stupefied astonishment
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
the rays of the sun
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Almost at once, and with perfect spontaneity, she smiled upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His eyes suddenly met those of a young lady in deep black, who was gazing about her in similar stupefaction.
WATCHERnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE OTHER ROMILLY" "THE BLACK WATCHER," ETC.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A queer, unexpected streak of sunshine, which by some miracle had found its way through a pall of clouds and a low-hanging mist, suddenly fell as though exhausted across the asphalt path of the Embankment Gardens.
which person or people
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A tall, gaunt young man, who had been seated with folded arms in the corner of one of the seats, stared at it as though bewildered.
