Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

of short duration or distance

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

plural of “centre” — a low-lying region in central France

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

travel across or pass over

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

slightly wet

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

third-person singular of “enlarge” — make larger

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

give expression to

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

a small number or amount

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

the place where two or more things come together

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Mrs. Wellington was undisguisedly in that mood.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Wellington was undisguisedly in that mood.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

not any; not one

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

according to the clock

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

except for; apart from

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

(of winds) coming from the land

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

for a short time

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

the state of being asleep

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

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

From this reading The station is locked; one grocery store in the distance presents a grim, boarded front to the sleeping street.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Wellington was undisguisedly in that mood.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading No one is awake save the arriving passengers; they are but half so, hungry and in the nature of things cross.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.

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From this reading Mrs. Wellington was undisguisedly in that mood.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading Mrs. Wellington was undisguisedly in that mood.

ordered well

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

at the time that

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

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

From this reading MISS WELLINGTON ENLARGES HER EXPERIENCE Few places in the well-ordered centres of civilization are so altogether dreary as Wickford Junction, shortly before five o'clock in the morning, when the usual handful of passengers alight from the Boston express.

but in spite of that

From this reading The sun has not yet climbed to the top of the seaward hills of Rhode Island, the station and environment rest in a damp semi-gloom, everything shut in, silent--as though Nature herself had paused for a brief time before bursting into glad, effulgent day.