Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

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

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

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From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

remove the dust from

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

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From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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 ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

time available for ease and relaxation

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

temporary living quarters

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

above and across; more than

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

a course of conduct

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

past form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

the stealing of cattle

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

plural of “sidewalk” — walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

United States operatic soprano (born in 1929)

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

a vehicle with three wheels that is moved by foot pedals

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

past form of “trundle” — move heavily

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So he left the tricycle by the steps, and putting his crutches under his arms, swung himself into the building and down the corridor to his study.

a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

English composer (1902-1983)

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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

From this reading He had a recitation at half-past ten, but there was still twenty minutes of leisure according to the dingy-faced clock on the tower of College Hall.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

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

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

at the time that

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.

a Caucasian

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sydney turned his tricycle about in disappointment and retraced his path, through Elm Lane, by the court-house with its tall white pillars and green shutters, across Washington Street, the wheels of his vehicle rustling through the drifts of dead leaves that lined the sidewalks, and so back to Walton.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading But the windows of the first floor front study were wide open, the curtains were hanging out over the sills, and from within came the sound of the broom and clouds of dust.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading ROBINSON SENDS A PROTEST When Sydney left Mills that morning he trundled himself along Elm Street to Neil's lodgings in the hope of finding that youth and telling him of his good fortune.