Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

a person's social heritage: previous experience or training

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

past form of “bang” — strike violently

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

possessive form of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

approval

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

an accounting entry acknowledging sums that are owing

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

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

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

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

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

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

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

the striking of one body against another

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

in an intermittent manner

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

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

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

-ing form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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 day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

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 Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

straightened out

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

according to the clock

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

make a sweeping movement

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

in a resounding manner

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

covered with or consisting of rust

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

carry out

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

closely constrained or constricted or constricting

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

of the highest quality

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

on a floor above

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

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

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.

at the time that

From this reading It was the sort of day when untoward events, near and far, stand out with unpleasant prominence against the background of one’s everyday life.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

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

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading A day in which a man is led, whether he will or not, to take stock of himself and to balance with some care the credit and debit sides of his ledger.

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

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Rain was falling in torrents, slanting past the windows of the old parsonage in long gray lines, gurgling up between loosened panes, and drip-dropping resoundingly in the rusty pan the minister had set under a broken spot in the ceiling.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Upstairs a loosened shutter banged intermittently under the impact of the wind, which howled past, to lose itself with great commotion in the tops of the tall evergreens in the churchyard.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Wesley Elliot had been working diligently on his sermon since nine o’clock that morning, at which hour he had deserted Mrs. Solomon Black’s comfortable tight roof, to walk under the inadequate shelter of a leaking umbrella to the parsonage.