used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
ClerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
remove the dust from
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
Edmunds
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From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
HerschelnounUS /ˈhɜːrʃəl/
English astronomer (son of William Herschel) who extended the catalogue of stars to the southern hemisphere and did pioneering work in photography (1792-1871)
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
JUNIORnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
law-office
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From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading A JUNIOR TAKES IT IN HAND.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sun beat against the tall buildings until the radiated heat of the streets was sickening in its intensity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
watering-carts
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From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
at the time that
From this reading IT was a sultry morning in August when David Herschel took his place in the law-office of Porter & Edmunds.
wiltedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪltɪd/
(of plants) limp due to heat, loss of water, or disease
From this reading Everything had a wilted look, and the watering-carts left a steam rising in their trail, almost as disagreeable as the clouds of dust had been before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Clerks went to their work with pale faces and languid movements.
