used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was never any twilight on the avenue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
on or to one side
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
a line of approach
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
BONNIEadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
CONVEYANCEnounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
HOW
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From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
march in a procession
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
mawnounUS /mɔː/
informal terms for the mouth
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
a particular point in time
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was never any twilight on the avenue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
not any; not one
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
street-lamps
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From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was never any twilight on the avenue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
Thornburgs
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From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
thronging
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From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
the upper part of anything
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading There was never any twilight on the avenue.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
vestibulenounUS /ˈvestɪbjuːl/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he emerged from the vestibule and stood for a moment on the top step he noted that the familiar conflict between the departing daylight and the long files of street-lamps up and down the avenue was being waged.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW A CONVEYANCE CAME FOR BONNIE MAY--AND HOW IT WENT AWAY True to his promise, Baron set aside that evening to call on the Thornburgs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Already countless thousands of people had had dinner, and were thronging the avenue in that restless march which is called the pursuit of pleasure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the country, no doubt, this hour would be regarded as a part of the day; but in the city it was being drawn ruthlessly into the maw of night.
