Chapter XXXIV

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

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

possessing life

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

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

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

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

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

for a short time

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

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

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

put on clothes

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

one or the other of two

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

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

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

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

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

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

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

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

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

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

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

according to the clock

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

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

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

successive (without a break)

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

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

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

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

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

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

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

in the direction of

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading As soon as Smith had unpacked enough of his things to allow him to dress, he chartered a cab and hastened toward his old haunts.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

the topmost one of two

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

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

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.

in or at the place that

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

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

From this reading His courage, which had often failed altogether during the voyage--especially in the early mornings--was now at its height.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was close upon seven o'clock; the night falling black with an upper fog, and the streets alive with the red and white lights on either hand, and the golden eyes of the hansoms.

showing curiosity

From this reading At his old club in Piccadilly he loitered for awhile on the lookout for familiar faces, and wondering where he could find Anderson.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HEMMING WOULD PUT HIS DREAMS TO THE PROOF On arriving in London, Hemming went straight to the Portland Hotel.