Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

equally

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

(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 The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

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

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

a state at a particular time

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

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

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

the act of departing

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

for more time

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

not any; not one

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

-ing form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

capable of being perceived; especially capable of being handled or touched or felt

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

on the contrary

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

hot and dry enough to burn or parch a surface

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

in or at or to some place

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

a very sleepy state

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

toward the south

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

the feel of a surface or a fabric

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

comparative of “thick” — not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

a special situation

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading Southwards there was rather an ugly glare in the day, a tawny, coppery-coloured light that spread from low on the horizon, where clouds of thicker and more palpable texture were piled together--clouds with hard edges and angry lights in them.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

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

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

in or at the place that

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

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

From this reading Nor were things much better to the east of the house, where ran the deep verandah in which they had sat and from which Daisy had strayed the evening before; for the heat came no longer from the honest and scorching rays of the sun, but through a thick blanket of grey cloud, which all morning had been gradually forming over and obscuring the sky.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The blinds were down in all the windows that faced south and west, with the object, no doubt, of keeping them cool--a most desirable condition of things, but one, on the present occasion, but imperfectly realized.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading It was about half-past three in the afternoon of the next day, and house and garden alike wore a rather uncomfortable air of heat fatigue and somnolence.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was certain there was going to be a storm somewhere, and that would be no bad thing, for the air was horribly sultry, and quite distinctly needed clearing.