Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

speak to

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

later than; following

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

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

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

plural of “ant” — social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

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

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

a man who drives a coach (or carriage)

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

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

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

increase twofold

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

wet with light rain

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

plural of “gust” — a strong current of air

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

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

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

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

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

immediately past

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

be amazed at

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

the force of workers available

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

in motion

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

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

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

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

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

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

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

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

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

precisely as stated

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A porter took charge of his box, hoisted it on his back, and led the way to the address he gave him.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading But Alec descended, cold and wet, in a brilliant light which flowed from the door of the hotel as if it had been the very essence of its structure.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading It was a dull drizzly evening, with sudden windy gusts, and, in itself, dark as pitch.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After driving through long streets, brilliant with shops of endless marvel, the coachman pulled up for the last time.

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

From this reading Notwithstanding the drizzle, and the angry rushes of the wind round the street-corners, the foot-pavements were filled with men and women, moving in different directions, like a double row of busy ants.