adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
AgainstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
bitteradjectiveUS /ˈbɪtər/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
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 Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
eastnounUS /iːst/
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
foot-passengers
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From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
FRESHadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FRESH LAURELS.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
ill-fatedadjective
marked by or promising bad fortune
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
Kensington
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From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
LAURELSnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading FRESH LAURELS.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
RainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
soundsnounUS /saʊndz/
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
steadilyadverbUS /ˈstedəli/
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dismal March evening.
weathernounUS /ˈweðər/
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rain fell steadily, sometimes changing to sleet, that drove in sharp showers on the slippery roads and pavements, bewildering the tired horses, and stirring up much irritation in the minds of those ill-fated foot-passengers whom business, certainly not pleasure, forced to encounter the inconveniences of the weather.
windnounUS /waɪnd/
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading London lay swathed in a melancholy fog,--a fog too dense to be more than temporarily disturbed even by the sudden gusts of the bitter east wind.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Against one house in particular--an old-fashioned, irregular building situated in a somewhat out-of-the-way but picturesque part of Kensington--the cold, wet blast blew with specially keen ferocity, as though it were angered by the sounds within,--sounds that in truth rather resembled its own cross groaning.
