used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
the state of being absent
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
a cherished desire
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
move towards
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
commercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
any strong feeling
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
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From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
any competition
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
unusual or striking
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
the season of growth
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RETURN TO LONDON.--THE ETERNAL NATURE OF DISAPPOINTMENT.--FANNY MILLINGER.--HER HOUSE AND SUPPER.
tokensnounUS /ˈtoʊkənz/
plural of “token” — an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading After an absence of some duration, there is a singular emotion on returning to the roar and tumult of that vast city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in the midst of spring, and at the approach of night, that our travellers entered London.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Its bustle, its life, its wealth--the tokens of the ambition and commerce of the Great Island Race--have something of inconceivable excitement and power, after the comparative desertion and majestic stillness of Continental cities.
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Constance leaned restlessly forth from the window of the carriage as it whirled on.
