Chapter II

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

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

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

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

out of bed

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

intending or showing kindness

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

offering little or no hope

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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 The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

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From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

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From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

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

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

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

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

toward home

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

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From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

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

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

a narrow way or road

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

immediately past

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

the literary culture

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

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

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

the force of workers available

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

in a forward direction

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

flowing profusely

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

third-person singular of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

worried and uneasy

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

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

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

-ing form of “scramble” — to move hurriedly

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

From this reading Dignified merchants, lean men of arts and letters, spruce commercial gentlemen, blended among each other like ripples in a river.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

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

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

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From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

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

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

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

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

the act of rotating in a circle or spiral

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

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

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading The sun had set upon the last evening of a cold and bleak December, and from the frosty sky, a few stars looked down upon the crowded streets of one of the largest towns in England; a motley scene, in which the actors, both gay and sorrowful, went whirling and winding onwards, altogether unconscious of other scrutiny than from the busy eyes of their fellows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Working men were hastening homewards, with baskets of tools slung over their stalwart shoulders, and empty pitchers dangling “at the cold finger’s end.”

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading But deep this truth impress’d my mind-- Thro’ all his works abroad, The heart benevolent and kind The most resembles God.--BURNS.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was still early, and the whole scrambling restless world of the great town was astir, pouring out its many-tongued din over the cheerful pavements, bright with the light from its open shops and warehouses, and throwing its wide stream, in ceaseless and ever-spreading volumes, through street and lane and alley.