Chapter V

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

(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 All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

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

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

well in the past; former

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

one or the other of two

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The West End is thronged with men.

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

tastelessly showy

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

dazzlingly beautiful

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

death of a person

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

the process of flowing in

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

in Christianity, members of a religious community that do not have the priestly responsibilities of ordained clergy

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

engage in

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

the force of workers available

From this reading The West End is thronged with men.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

used to form the superlative

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

expressing sorrow

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

as might be expected

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

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

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

especially fine or decorative clothing

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

express in words

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

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

From this reading |IT is the Night before the Derby.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The West End is thronged with men.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

not capable of being distinguished or differentiated

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading The West End is thronged with men.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

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

From this reading The May meetings brought enough of parsons and sober-coated laity to dull the living tide--to almost make us Londoners a mournful people (which we are, naturally, _not_, despite what Frenchmen say); but those grave ones have either departed from us, or are now lost and undistinguishable in this influx of gay company.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading All the newcomers are in their most gorgeous raiment, for is not this the great “gaudy” week of the Wicked?

in the company of; together with

From this reading The West End is thronged with men.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The streets are perceptibly more thronged with well-dressed males than at any other time in the year.