Chapter IX

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

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From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

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

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

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

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

a young person of either sex

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

without comfort

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

capable of being imagined

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

slightly wet

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

plural of “grocer” — a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

toward home

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

full of or producing joy

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

the force of workers available

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

and nothing more

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

harass with persistent criticism or carping

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

in a tempting seductive manner

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

plural of “theatre” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then the toys!

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

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

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with

From this reading And then the toys!

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

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

-ing form of “wend” — direct one's course or way

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

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

From this reading The weather was damp and chill, and the London streets were slippery and comfortless.

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

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

in a wistful manner

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The shops were with enticing articles displayed to the best advantage, and many a poor child stood wistfully gazing at the fruit in the grocers' windows, so temptingly set out, as though to purposely tantalize hungry eyes.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading CONCERNING A DOLL IN AN AMBER-COLOURED GOWN IT was a wretched evening, only a few days before the joyful Christmas season.

but in spite of that

From this reading Pale, shivering forms sheltered themselves in every conceivable nook which was safe, for a time at any rate, from the keen scrutiny of the police; business men and women were wending their different ways homewards from the City, and the theatres and other places of amusement were not yet open.