Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

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

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

(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 Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE OLD LION AT BAY.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading THE OLD LION AT BAY.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

rid of obstructions

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

past form of “condense” — undergo condensation; change from a gaseous to a liquid state and fall in drops

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

the first light of day

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the act of departing

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading THE OLD LION AT BAY.

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

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

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

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

a large indefinite number

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

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From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD LION AT BAY.

above and across; more than

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

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

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

only a very short time before

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

only a very short time before

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

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

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

acceptance of despair

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

shedding tears

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

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

From this reading THE OLD LION AT BAY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

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

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

a United States unit of weight equivalent to 2000 pounds

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

in the direction of

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

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

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

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

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

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

From this reading The morning of the 6th of December dawned grey and cold over London and the hosts that were waiting for its surrender.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Scarcely any smoke rose from the myriad chimneys of the vast city, for the coal was almost all burnt, and what was left was selling at £12 a ton.

(of hair) having lost its color

From this reading So the steel-grey sky remained clear, for towards daybreak the clouds had been condensed by a cold north-easter into a sharp fall of fine, icy snow, and as the sun gained power it shone chilly over the whitened landscape, the innumerable roofs of London, and the miles of tents lining the hills to the north and south of the Thames valley.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.

work made of wood; especially moldings or stairways or furniture

From this reading Wood was so scarce that people were tearing up the woodwork of their houses to keep a little fire going.