Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

(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 the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

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

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

at right angles to the center line of a ship

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

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 There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

slightly wet

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

divisible by two

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

a quick look

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

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

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

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

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

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

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

not accessible to view

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

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

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

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

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

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

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

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

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

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

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

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

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

out of fashion

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

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

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading He settled himself by his lonely fireside, in the silence of his old-fashioned rooms.

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From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

a lightweight cord

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

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

From this reading “All the spring-time of his love Is already gone and past.”

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From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

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

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

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

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

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

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

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

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

at the time that

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.

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

From this reading There were days of sullen, hopeless fog, when even these things were hidden from him, and when it was hard work to keep that stealthy, penetrating greyness and damp cold out of his rooms.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading All he had of the beauty of this world was a glimpse of the river athwart the heavy grey mists of a London morning, or the lamps on the Embankment shining like a string of jewels in the evening dusk.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Theodore went back to wintry London before the year was a week old.