Chapter I

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

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

(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 Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

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From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

past form of “bang” — strike violently

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

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From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

the amount per unit size

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

happening or arising or located outside or beyond some limits or especially surface

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

joined together into a whole

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

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

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

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

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

toward home

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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 Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

heighten or intensify

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

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From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

darkened with overcast

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

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

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

the act of making something (a product) from raw materials

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a woman who works in a dairy

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

very recently

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

not any; not one

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

above and across; more than

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

plural of “portent” — a sign of something about to happen

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

the event of something appearing again

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

make tight; secure against leakage

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

walk heavily

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

agitating a liquid with an implement

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Altogether, it was a description of scenery by no means calculated to inspire heavy hearts with unusual joy, or to raise the spirits of any one situated as was poor Colin.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

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

From this reading It was one of those dull, leaden, misty, and chilly mornings, which in a town newly stirring from sleep seems to put the stamp and seal of melancholy upon everything external.

during the time that

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

a Caucasian

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

which person or people

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

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

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.

without or almost without wind

From this reading The buildings at hand looked black,--those at a distance fused into mere shadows by the density of the windless atmosphere,--while the unextinguished lamps grew red-eyed and dim in the white light that had risen over them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Reappearance of an unexpected customer; together with what passed at a certain interview._ Day had pretty well broken as Colin trudged back homewards alone.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Early labourers were trudging to their work; an occasional milkmaid, who looked precisely as though she had never seen a cow in the whole course of her life, banged her pail-handles, and whooped at area-gates; while bakers, who had been up nearly all night manufacturing hot rolls for that interesting portion of the community now snug in bed, slipped down the shutters of their houses leisurely, and stared lack-a-daisically upon the portents of the weather.