Chapter II · A Community of Interests

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

a shelter from danger or hardship

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

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

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the top edge of a vessel or other container

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

traveling across

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

someone who is a detective

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

fill with distaste

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

set up or found

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the act of departing

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

an established custom

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

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

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

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

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

-ing form of “keel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

in a joyous manner

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

clean or organized

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

the middle of the day

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

occurring from time to time

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

and nothing more

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

with speed

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

provided with a secure reputation

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

a safe place

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

plural of “scud” — the act of moving along swiftly (as before a gale)

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

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

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

plural of “spike” — a transient variation in voltage or current

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading “Any port in a storm!” she said, merrily, as she shook hands with Dick.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

precisely as stated

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

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

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

at the time that

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

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

From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Taking refuge in a doorway, for the shower proved to be a sharp one, he discovered that his asylum was already in the possession of a lady, in whom he quickly recognised Miss Keeling.

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From this reading She was looking very smart in a business-like ulster and a neat little felt hat, from the brim of which the rain-drops were falling on her wind-blown hair, for the umbrella she held in her hand--a mere mass of metal spikes and shreds of silk--could only be called an umbrella by courtesy, and had evidently given way before the force of the gale.

abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.

in the company of; together with

From this reading About noon the next day Dick North left his uncle’s house with the intention of going to his club.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a rough windy morning, with occasional scuds of rain, and when one of these overtook Dick as he was crossing the street, he found to his disgust that from the force of habit he had come out without an umbrella.