used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
(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 But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
BuryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
intentionally conceived
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
earthlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrθli/
of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
usually; as a rule
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
heart-beat
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From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SUSSEX.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
not any; not one
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
and nothing more
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
rose-garden
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From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
St
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From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
SUSSEXnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading IN SUSSEX.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
throbverbUS /θrɑːb/
pulsate or pound with abnormal force
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
transfigurationnoun
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
underwentverbUS /ˌʌndərˈwent/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
under normal conditions
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as for him, there was no moderation at all in the vehemence of his joy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The very people in the streets seemed to have kindly faces; Bury Street, St. James's--which is usually a somewhat misty thoroughfare--was more beautiful than the rose-garden of an Eastern king.
belonging to which person
From this reading And on this Saturday afternoon the blue skies did, indeed, continue to shine over the great city; and the air seemed sweet and clear enough, as it generally does to any one whose every heart-beat is only another throb of conscious gladness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the surprise and bewilderment of it, the world around him underwent transfiguration; London in November was glorified into an earthly paradise.
