Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

(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 The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

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

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

provide with a causeway

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

serving as an essential component

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

traveling across

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

plural of “crossing” — traveling across

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

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

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

according to the clock

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

many times at short intervals

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

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

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

plural of “self” — your consciousness of your own identity

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

the season of growth

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

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

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

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

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

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

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

move back and forth or sideways

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

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

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading It was about ten o'clock in the morning and a northeast storm was raging in Boston.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Two ladies coming along Causeway street by the Union Depot, waited some minutes on the sidewalk watching for an opening in the endless stream of passing teams.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

in or at the place that

From this reading _Author of "Boys of the Central," "A Genuine Lady" etc._ "This learned I from the shadow of a tree That to and fro did sway upon a wall, Our shadow selves--our influence--may fall Where we can never be."

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

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

during the time that

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The narrow crooked business streets were slippery with mud and thronged with drays and wagons of every description, which, with the continual passing of the street cars, made it a difficult and often a dangerous matter to attempt a crossing.

obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading The rain came in sudden driving sheets, blotting out all but the nearest cars or vehicles, while the wind seemed to lie in wait at every corner ready to spring forth and wrest umbrellas out of the hands of pedestrians at the most critical points in the crossings.