Chapter IV

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

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

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

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The autumn morning was raw: the fire burned jovially.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading The autumn morning was raw: the fire burned jovially.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

expressing or manifesting disapproval

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

start firing a weapon

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

a half of an hour

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

plural of “hoot” — a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

in a jovial manner

From this reading The autumn morning was raw: the fire burned jovially.

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

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

in a slow and lazy manner

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

used to form the superlative

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

above and across; more than

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

by chance

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

in the near future

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading The autumn morning was raw: the fire burned jovially.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

shod with slippers

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

lacking brightness or color; dull

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

express in speech

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

a step in walking or running

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

express in words

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading Presently a disapproving grunt from Thorndyke attracted my attention, and I looked round lazily.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

push forcefully

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

in the direction of

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

plural of “tug” — a sudden abrupt pull

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Especially so when a sombre sky, brooding over the town, hints at streets pervaded by the chilly morning air, and hoots from protesting tugs upon the river tell of lingering mists, the legacy of the lately-vanished night.

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

From this reading The autumn morning was raw: the fire burned jovially.

at the time that

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

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

From this reading RIVAL SLEUTH-HOUNDS (_Related by Christopher Jervis, M.D._) The half-hour that follows breakfast, when the fire has, so to speak, got into its stride, and the morning pipe throws up its clouds of incense, is, perhaps, the most agreeable in the whole day.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I thrust my slippered feet towards the blaze and meditated, on nothing in particular, with catlike enjoyment.