Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before the Curtain.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

a dark purplish-red color

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The gas lights are just discernible from corner to corner.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Before the Curtain.

lively and spirited

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

becoming less or smaller

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

perceptible by the senses or intellect

From this reading The gas lights are just discernible from corner to corner.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

making lively and cheerful

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

sexually unresponsive

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

in a gay manner

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

and nothing more

From this reading The gas lights are just discernible from corner to corner.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The gas lights are just discernible from corner to corner.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

provided with artificial light

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

engage in

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

the next day

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

being or made softer or less loud or clear

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

clean or organized

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

not any; not one

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

go across or through

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

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

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading Before the Curtain.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The number of people in the streets is steadily decreasing, and the sound of their foot-fall is muffled in the snow.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

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

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

which person or people

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The night is a cold one; the snow is falling in large, heavy flakes, and those who are fond of the frigid, but exhilarating amusement of sleighing, are in hopes that by the morrow they will be able to pass like lightning from one part of the city to the other; in a sleigh decked with warm, gaily trimmed furs; filled with a merry company, and drawn by two high-headed, dashing trotters.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "A neat, snug study on a winter's night; A book, friend, single lady, or a glass Of claret, sandwich, and an appetite, Are things which make an English evening pass, Though _certes_ by no means so grand a sight, As is a theatre, lit up with gas."--BYRON.