Chapter V

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

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

(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 The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

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

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

made dim or less bright

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

in a cheerless manner

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

divisible by two

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

someone unfortunate without housing

From this reading Homeless.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

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

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

flowing profusely

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes a cab was driven along the miry road, appearing for a few moments, then disappearing in the misty gloom.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Now and then a foot-passenger hurried past, struggling to prevent his dripping umbrella from being turned inside out by the gale.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

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

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

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

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "SHALL I go to Percival to-day or not?" was the question which I asked myself as I looked out—not for first or second time that morning—from the window, dimmed by pattering rain.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading The day was one of the worse to be seen, even in London; the sky blotted out by dense smoke; the pavement brown and wet, and the road all mud; the rain pouring down incessantly; and the wind howling dismally in the chimneys.