Chapter III

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

later than; following

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

past form of “bang” — strike violently

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

past form of “bond” — stick to firmly

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

someone who drives a taxi for a living

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading "Vot odds vot a cove's number is?" says Cabby.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

a female human offspring

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

without deviation

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

plural of “dive” — a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

no longer in existence; lost or especially having died out leaving no living representatives

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

plural of “fare” — an agenda of things to do

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

staying power

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

a form of address for a man

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading "Vot odds vot a cove's number is?" says Cabby.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading "Vot odds vot a cove's number is?" says Cabby.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

a male human offspring

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

in a stiff manner

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

carry out

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

having intellectual depth

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

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

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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From this reading "Vot odds vot a cove's number is?" says Cabby.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

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

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

during the time that

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.

plural of “whistle” — the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

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From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

(used informally) very large

From this reading The first Cabby has been sitting for a couple of hours fareless upon his box, and as his half-frozen Rosinante is drawn up at the door of the well-lit house, Cabby stiffly descends, and begins to dance upon the pavement, and beat warmth into his breast after the popular mode of "Two thieves whopping a rascal."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind whistles down the street on a dark night; the rain or sleet drives in cutting clouds round the corners; and Dives' son and daughter, to return from dinner or party, send for a cab.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

emit or reflect light in a flickering manner

From this reading The hand candlestick goes out, and so does the candle; for directly the white-stockinged legs of Thomas are outside the hall door the light is extinct, and the bearer fares like poor Mr Winkle on the windy night at Bath, for he is banged out of the house.

the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

From this reading All this while there is a round of "good-byeing," and "dearing," shawling, wrapping, and goloshing; and then the thoughtful head of the house hopes that the cabman is a member of the Bonded Brotherhood of Bottle Scorners, and thinks Thomas had better take a hand candlestick and look at the man's number.