Chapter II

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Merrill asked curiously.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Merrill asked curiously.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

without deviation

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a quick look

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

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

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

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From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

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

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

the capital of Lombardy in northern Italy; has been an international center of trade and industry since the Middle Ages

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

lacking sight

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

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

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

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

From this reading Directly opposite to them was a narrow street running down to the Embankment, at the foot of which they could catch a glimpse of the river.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A little to the left was a dark and melancholy building with a number of sightless windows.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading 'Wonder what sort of people live in that place?'

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE LOST FORMULA The two young men stood side by side before the window of the Milan smoke-room--Ambrose Lavendale, the American, and his friend Captain Merrill from the War Office.