Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

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

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

any workplace where people are very busy

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a youthful male person

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

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

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

a young person of either sex

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

transmit information

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

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

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

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

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

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

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

communication between individuals

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

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 hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

not caught with the senses or the mind

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

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

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

not any; not one

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

many times at short intervals

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

go across or through

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

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

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

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

From this reading This haunt suited the musing, melancholy boy.

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

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

a just detectable amount

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

From this reading But he settled down by degrees to the simple, loving society of his child companion, and in that presence grew more tranquil.

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

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

migratory

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading As the reader will expect, no trace of Burley could Leonard find: the humourist had ceased to communicate with the “Beehive.”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The hours in the daytime that he did not pass at work, he spent as before, picking up knowledge at book-stalls; and at dusk he and Helen would stroll out,--sometimes striving to escape from the long suburb into fresh rural air; more often wandering to and fro the bridge that led to glorious Westminster--London’s classic land--and watching the vague lamps reflected on the river.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading But Leonard grieved for Burley’s sake; and, indeed, he missed the intercourse of the large, wrong mind.