used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
anew
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
AmblernounUS /ˈæmblər/
someone who walks at a leisurely pace
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
batsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
flappingnounUS /ˈflæpɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
the act of giving
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
the act of departing
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
helmetsnounUS /ˈhelməts/
plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
compacted by ironing
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
prongsnounUS /prɔːŋz/
plural of “prong” — a pointed projection
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
RainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
rivulets
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From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
try to get or reach
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
slickersnounUS /ˈslɪkərz/
plural of “slicker” — a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
sloshingverbUS /ˈslɑːʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “slosh” — make a splashing sound
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
carry out
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
very small
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
tipsnounUS /tɪps/
plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
torrentsnounUS /ˈtɔːrənts/
plural of “torrent” — a heavy rain
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
trickledverbUS /ˈtrɪkəld/
past form of “trickle” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was right in the middle of Freshman Rains.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Before several of the doors wet umbrellas were open on the floor to dry, while tiny rivulets trickled steadily from the steel prongs.
a Caucasian
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
which person or people
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The faces of the new girls appeared white and mournful, pressed against the dormitory windows, or flushed and laughing from between rubber helmets and slickers out on the campus, according to their dispositions.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading They looked like big black bats which had flown in to seek shelter from the outer torrents and might be expected to take wing again at any minute.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Up and down the second floor corridor of Ambler House trooped the usual forenoon procession, umbrella tips clicking on the polished boards: those who were going out to classes making a flapping sound with their rubber garments, those returning giving out a sloshing noise that advertised the weather outside in an unfavorable manner.
