Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

highly skilled

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

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

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

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

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

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

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

comparative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

rid of obstructions

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

(of time) having passed or slipped by

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

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From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

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 August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

horrible in fierceness or savagery

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

largest city in Minnesota; located in southeastern Minnesota on the Mississippi river; noted for flour mills; one of the Twin Cities

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

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

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

a shaky motion

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

past form of “render” — cause to become

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

larceny by threat of violence

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

not in physical motion

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

adjust to a specific need or market

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

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

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

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

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Manning Strikes the Trail--An Accommodating Tailor--Temporary Disappointment and final Success--The Detective reaches Minneapolis.

not brought to the desired final state

From this reading Thomas Duncan was still at liberty, and our task was yet unfinished.

precisely as stated

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

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

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading The skies were bluer, the air was purer, and the beautiful, golden autumn was welcomed with a grateful sense of pleasure and relief.

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

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

at the time that

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

in the company of; together with

From this reading August, with its hot, sweltering days, when the very skies seemed to be a canopy of lurid, quivering heat; and when every breeze seemed freighted with a depressing warmth that almost rendered labor impossible, had passed away, and we were now in the enjoyment of the clear, cool days of September.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Nearly a month had now elapsed since the robbery of the Geneva Bank, and, although we had accomplished much, our work was not yet completed.