Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

anew

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

(French) happiness and good humor

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

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From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a bowl-shaped geological formation at the top of a volcano

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

the amount per unit size

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

plural of “deposit” — the phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

becoming smaller or less or appearing to do so

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

third-person singular of “erupt” — start abruptly

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

the force of workers available

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

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

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

on the contrary

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

in constant agitation

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

plural of “stratum” — one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

one of several parallel layers of material arranged one on top of another (such as a layer of tissue or cells in an organism or a layer of sedimentary rock)

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading An outer circle of head clerks, Government servants, junior partners, covers the land in a stratum reaching as far south as Surbiton, as far north as the Alexandra Palace.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

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

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

plural of “throw” — the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

people engaged in trade

From this reading The deposits of small clerks and tradespeople fall near at hand in a dense shower, bounded on the north by Finchley, on the south by Streatham.

up to a particular time

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

at the time that

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

in or at the place that

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading There are in the suburbs of London certain strata of men which lie in circles of diminishing density around the great city, like _debris_ around a volcano.

which person or people

From this reading London indeed erupts every evening between the hours of five and six, and throws out showers of tired men, who lie where they fall--or rather where their season ticket drops them--until morning, when they arise and crowd back again to the seething crater.

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

From this reading SUBURBAN “Le bonheur c'est être né joyeux.”