Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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.

(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 As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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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.

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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."

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

one or the other of two

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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."

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

(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.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

expressing sorrow

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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

of an obscure nature

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

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

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

not in physical motion

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

on that

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

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

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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 introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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."

showing pensive sadness

From this reading He would stand long and with wistful silence by the balustrade, seating Helen thereon, that she too might look along the dark mournful waters, which, dark though they be, still have their charm of mysterious repose.

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.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading As the river flowed between the world of roofs, and the roar of human passions on either side, so in those two hearts flowed Thought--and all they knew of London was its shadow.

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.