used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
ADVANCEMENTnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
all-enveloping
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From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
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 were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
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 buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
dirtieradjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrtiər/
comparative of “dirty” — soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
drizzlenounUS /ˈdrɪzəl/
very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
EmbankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
at any time
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
moving swiftly
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
a quick look
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
hubnounUS /hʌb/
the central part of a car wheel (or fan or propeller etc) through which the shaft or axle passes
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
Jim's
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From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
myriads
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From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
narrownessnounUS /ˈneroʊnəs/
the property of being narrow; having little width
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
not any; not one
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
phantasmagorial
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From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
shortnessnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtnəs/
the property of being of short spatial extent
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
specificationnounUS /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading The famous Strand amazed him by its narrowness and its shortness.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
unceasingadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːsɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
UniversenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
at the time that
From this reading When he stood on the Embankment and strove to get a glimpse of the river, he came to the conclusion that "the hub of the Universe" was not up to specification.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT Jim's first impression of London was an ocean of flying mud, through which myriads of phantasmagorial creatures and things moved in sullen, unceasing procession; an all-enveloping wall of brown fog; and a roar like unto some monster in pain.
which person or people
From this reading The buildings were dirtier than any buildings he had ever seen before, and the people cold, self-contained, units who seemed visibly to shrink back into their shells at his every attempt to hold conversation.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a whole week the fog and the drizzle continued as though no sun existed, or ever could exist.
