Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

later than; following

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

(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 Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

movement that causes the formation of a curve

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work

From this reading Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

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

From this reading THE DEACON’S VENGEANCE.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

in an industrious manner

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

plural of “ledger” — a record in which commercial accounts are recorded

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

the force of workers available

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

not any; not one

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

above and across; more than

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

a member of a police force

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

cut with a saw

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading THE DEACON’S VENGEANCE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

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

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

not seen or perceived

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading THE DEACON’S VENGEANCE.

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

From this reading His sleep had been troubled, that night after Tamms’s dinner; and he was kept awake, by the danger that he saw, ignorant of the greater one unseen that he had escaped.

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

From this reading The day was a holiday; “the Street” was as deserted, almost, as on Sunday; though the policeman on his rounds and the children, playing at snow-balling in the centre of the empty street, could see, above the half-drawn window-shades, troubled faces of men inside and clerks bending industriously over the great ledgers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Townley was there all day, closeted with Mr. Tamms.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Charlie Townley had no rest on New Year’s day.