Chapter XIV

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

(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 There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

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

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

(chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

confined by bonds

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the act of breaking something

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

command with authority

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

provide entertainment for

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

a long fixed look

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the act of giving

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the act of departing

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

only a very short time before

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

and nothing more

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

information about recent and important events

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

not any; not one

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

and nothing more

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

with low volume

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

and nothing more

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

term of address for a man

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

the rays of the sun

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

precisely as stated

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He hardly led up to it, for she had come there that morning simply to know what the result of his examination had been, and he merely asked her a question or two as to her health since the birth of the baby.

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

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

during the time that

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

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

From this reading There was a big-ribbed looking-glass outside the window of the doctor’s consulting-room, that tilted in the warm, reddish sunlight of the September morning, while through the open sash there stole in the aromatic smell of fresh-laid asphalt.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edith had been sitting opposite the window, looking at him with her pleasant, direct gaze, as if giving her very courteous attention to a story that did not particularly entertain her, but in which she was bound, for politeness’ sake, to appear interested.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading There was not much traffic going on, only occasionally the clip-clop of a horse’s hoofs sounded staccato on the wooden pavement of Harley Street, and Edith could hear without effort all that Sir Thomas was saying.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading And then, without preparing her, for he knew that there is no breaking such news, he told her quite quietly, in a word or two.