Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading A SICK CALL.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

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

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

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

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

an uproarious party

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A SICK CALL.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

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

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

get or gather together

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

plural of “doorstep” — the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

granted exemption

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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 On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

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

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

not many times

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

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

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

conformity or harmony

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

a resort town in east central Florida

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

the force of workers available

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

a public toilet for men

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

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

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

something you have to do

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

plural of “retort” — a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

the act of searching for something

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading A SICK CALL.

be seated

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

not in physical motion

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

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

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

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

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On a hot night in the summer time Tottenham gasps in the streets.

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

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

not wanted

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

up to a particular time

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

in or at the place that

From this reading If there is one suburb in Melbourne where a man might be excused depression and discontent it is that undesirable and dusty part called Tottenham.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The language on such occasions is apt to be in keeping with the weather, for the heat excites men's tempers, and leads to unpleasant remarks and retorts that are still less courteous, until a brawl frequently terminates the proceedings.

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

From this reading In shirt sleeves and thin blouses, not infrequently in a still scantier attire, men, women, and children sit on doorsteps and pavements, or collect in the small parks and open spaces, seeking fresh air.