Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

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

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

out of bed

From this reading In the thoroughfares life was astir.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

superlative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

moving with great haste

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading In the thoroughfares life was astir.

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

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading In the thoroughfares life was astir.

hear with intention

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

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

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

the middle of the day

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

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

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

above and across; more than

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

plural of “pudding” — any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

uttered with a trill

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

having the sense of smell

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

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

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

the rays of the sun

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

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

From this reading From Night, Sunshine and Day arose--HES The sun of early May shone cheerfully over the quiet suburb of H----.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading In the thoroughfares life was astir.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading In the thoroughfares life was astir.

in or at the place that

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

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

From this reading It was the hour of noon--the hour at which commerce is busy, and streets are full.

move with a whining sound

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.

in a wistful manner

From this reading The old retired trader, eying wistfully the rolling coach or the oft-pausing omnibus, was breathing the fresh and scented air in the broadest and most crowded road, from which, afar in the distance, rose the spires of the metropolis.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boy let loose from the day-school was hurrying home to dinner, his satchel on his back: the ballad-singer was sending her cracked whine through the obscurer alleys, where the baker's boy, with puddings on his tray, and the smart maid-servant, despatched for porter, paused to listen.