Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

any specific behavior

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

having lost your job

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

set up or found

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

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

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

imparting strength and vitality

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

plural of “loop” — fastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

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

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

-ing form of “overhang” — project over

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

possessing sweep

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

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

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

in an unpleasant manner

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading The city was unpleasantly hot and the breeze that swept its streets blew clouds of sand and cement about, for Montreal is subject to fits of feverish constructional activity and on every other block buildings were being torn down and replaced by larger ones of concrete and steel.

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

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

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

From this reading Wide views of blue hills and shining river opened up through gaps in the foliage; the air had lost its humid warmth and grew fresh and invigorating.

plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Leaving its outskirts, the carriage climbed the road which winds in loops through the shade of overhanging trees.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HARDING GROWS CONFIDENTIAL Next morning Blake and his partner breakfasted at Mrs. Keith's table, and during the afternoon drove up the mountain with her and one or two others.

covered with growing trees and bushes etc

From this reading Reaching the level summit, they dismissed the hacks and found a seat near the edge of a steep, wooded slope.