Chapter XXII

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

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

(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 In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

remove the dust from

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

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From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

most important element

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

to, toward or at one side

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Eugenie had returned to her father's house, and the short interval of her married life seemed effaced and forgotten.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

a state of social isolation

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

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

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

coming after or following

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

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

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the capital there reigned all the busy movement of a summer afternoon.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence

From this reading A many-coloured ever-changing crowd thronged the main streets, promenaders, people intent on business, and artisans succeeding each other in one unbroken stream.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading All around unceasing noise and the endless roll of carriages, great clouds of dust rising on every side, and overhead the hot rays of the afternoon sun, already falling obliquely, and lighting up the whole scene.

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

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading From the windows of the Windeg mansion, situated in one of the principal streets, a young lady was looking down on the hurry and bustle below which had grown almost strange to her in the solitude of her mountain home.