used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
(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 All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
CorporationnounUS /ˌkɔːrpərˈeɪʃən/
a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
Gaolnoun
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
murkyadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrki/
(of liquids) clouded as with sediment
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
and nothing more
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading All round the centre of the city the people still discussed the events of the morning.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
smoke-laden
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From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
a male human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
make square
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
not in physical motion
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
Strangeways
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From this reading Strange as it may seem, however, the district round Strangeways Gaol was comparatively deserted.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The sky was murky and smoke-laden, the air was utterly still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATHER AND SON Daylight was now dying, although it was only a little after three o'clock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside the Town Hall, in the Square, outside the Hospital, all down Market Street, along Corporation Street, the people stood in excited groups; and although the intense feeling which had been aroused in the morning had somewhat subsided, there was only one subject which was of paramount interest.
