Chapter IV

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

in addition

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

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

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

with brightness

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

lower than previously

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

toward home

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

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 Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

light from a lamp

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

the act of departing

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

past form of “molest” — harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

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

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

not any; not one

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

on one occasion

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

not often

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading WAITING.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Miss Vane walked very slowly homeward through the hot, breathless summer night.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

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

From this reading She was too sorrowful, too much depressed by the sudden disappointment which had fallen like a dark shadow upon the close of the day that had begun so brightly, to be embarrassed by any uncomfortable sense of her loneliness in the crowded thoroughfare.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading She never once thought that her father had done wrong in leaving her to walk alone through that crowded Parisian street.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading No one molested or assailed her—she walked serene in her youth and innocence; though the full radiance of the lamplight rarely fell upon her face without some passing glance of admiration resting there also.