Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

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From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

(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 ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

on or to one side

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

plural of “cross” — a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

a loud harsh or strident noise

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

past form of “elbow” — push one's way with the elbows

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

divisible by two

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

a teeming multitude

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

the quality of being humane

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She grew to look at the great city as it did at her, without feeling and without interest.

an island to the northwest of Wales

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

past form of “ogle” — look at with amorous intentions

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

personal independence

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

relating to human society and its members

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading An endless tangle of crowded streets, of pushing humanity, and towering buildings.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

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

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

at the time that

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

which person or people

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading They cared not for her right, or her life even; why should she for them?

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE ROAD TO THE TEMPLE To Mona, reared beyond the world of wealth and social custom, the great city she was now in seemed a monster hive.

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

From this reading The ceaseless din of street cars and rumbling teams, the people who elbowed her aside as they hurried on, the vehicles that halted not when she crosses a street, the grand ladies alighting from their carriages and sweeping by her as if she was without right; and worse than all these, the apes who ogled at her on the street, and even followed her to her home,--each and all became a teacher that taught her self-reliance.