Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

(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 The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

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

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

take into custody

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

third-person singular of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

either of the two main stops on a pipe organ

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

plural of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a man of refinement

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

go away from a place

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

come together

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

speech you make to yourself

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

not any; not one

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

in an uninterestingly ponderous manner

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

the provincial capital of Saskatchewan

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

cut off or left behind

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

in a swift manner

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

having come into contact

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

up to a particular time

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

characterized by variety

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

plural of “viper” — venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

past form of “vociferate” — utter in a very loud voice

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

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

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

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

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

at the time that

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

in or at the place that

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

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

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

make whistling sounds

From this reading The din of voices, ringing of bells, whistle of engines, and all the varied notes of that Babel diapason that so utterly bewilders the stranger stranded on the bustling streets of busy Gotham, fell upon Regina's ears with the startling force of novelty.

which person or people

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."

belonging to which person

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Gazing curiously down from her window at the sea of faces wherein cabmen, omnibus drivers, porters, vociferated and gesticulated, each striving to tower above his neighbour, like the tame vipers in the Egyptian pitcher, whereof Teufelsdroeckh discourses in Sator Resartus, Regina made no attempt to leave her seat, until the courteous conductor to whose care Mrs. Lindsay had consigned her touched her arm to arrest her attention.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading She wondered if there were thunder mixed with swiftly falling snow--that low, dull, ceaseless roar--that endless monologue of the paved streets--where iron and steel ground down the stone highways, along which the Juggernaut of Traffic rolled ponderously, day in and day out.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading The snow was falling fast nest morning, when with a long hoarse shriek the locomotive dashed into New York, and drew up to the platform, where a crowd of human beings and equipages of every description had assembled to greet the arrival of the train.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You are Miss Orme, I believe, and here is the gentleman who came to meet you."