Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

-ing form of “accentuate” — to stress, single out as important

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England

From this reading TWO PASSENGERS FROM CALAIS.

composed of or containing or resembling calcium carbonate or calcite or chalk

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

unpleasantly cool and humid

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

the capital of the state of Delaware

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

at any time

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TWO PASSENGERS FROM CALAIS.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

darkened with overcast

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

possessive form of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

become covered with mist

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

a rich and spectacular ceremony

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading TWO PASSENGERS FROM CALAIS.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

lacking power

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

causing reflection or having a device that reflects

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

cover as if with a shroud

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

possessing sweep

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading TWO PASSENGERS FROM CALAIS.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

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

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

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

From this reading At Dover the weather was as bad, but in a different way.

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

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)

From this reading Leaden clouds went scudding from horizon to horizon, accentuating the chalky whiteness of the cliffs, and reflecting their sombre hue on the gray waters.

which person or people

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading A cold, raw wind swept through the old town, lashing the sea to milk-crested waves.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was the 9th of November, Lord Mayor's Day, and in London the usual clammy compound of fog and mist--was there ever a Lord Mayor's Day without it?--hung like a shroud in the city streets, though it was powerless to chill the ardor of the vast crowds who waited for the procession to come by in all its pomp and pageantry.