used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
brought into existence
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
cabmen
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From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
chaffverbUS /tʃæf/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
dozedverbUS /doʊzd/
past form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of the passers-by were hot and weary.
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
fitfullyadverbUS /ˈfɪtfəli/
in a fitful manner
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
fretfulnessnoun
an irritable petulant feeling
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
grimmeradjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪmər/
comparative of “grim” — not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
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 The faces of the passers-by were hot and weary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
Marylebone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
the force of workers available
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
and nothing more
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
passers-bynounUS /ˈpæsərzbaɪ/
plural of “passer-by” — a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading The faces of the passers-by were hot and weary.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
perchesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “perch” — support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
predestinedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːˈdestənd/
established or prearranged unalterably
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
the season of growth
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading THE LADY OF THE FEATHERS The thin afternoon light of an indefinite spring day shone over the Marylebone Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
tollsnounUS /toʊlz/
plural of “toll” — a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cabmen about Baker Street Station dozed with nodding heads upon their perches, and the omnibus conductors forgot to chaff, and collected their tolls with a mechanical deliberation.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The faces of the passers-by were hot and weary.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The faces of the passers-by were hot and weary.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
windlessadjective
without or almost without wind
From this reading A heavy warmth was in the air, and the weather was peculiarly windless, but the sun only shone fitfully, and the street looked sulky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
showing curiosity
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Women trailed along under the weight of their parcels, and men returned from work grimmer than usual, and wondering almost with a fretfulness of passion why they were born predestined to toil.
