Chapter I · Chapter 1

(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 day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

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

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading All day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

with awareness

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

(Roman Catholic Church) Spanish priest who founded an order whose members became known as Dominicans or Black Friars (circa 1170-1221)

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

in an eminent manner

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

relating to the vicinity of the equator

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

a wide scope

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

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From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

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

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

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

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

Spanish singer noted for his ballads and love songs (born in 1943)

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the act of tarrying

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

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

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

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

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

above and across; more than

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

covered with a firm surface

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

plural of “plaque” — (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

past form of “range” — change or be different within limits

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

of a deep slightly bluish red color

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

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From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

marked by or emitting or filled with smoke

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

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

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading All day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading All day thunder had threatened, but had not broken.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

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From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

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

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading His thought refused the limits of it, and ranged outward over the expanse of Trimmer's Green, the roadway and houses bordering it, to the far northwest, that region of hurried storm, of fierce, equinoctial passion and conflict, now paved with plaques of flat, dingy, violet cloud opening on smoky rose-red wastes of London sunset.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

during the time that

From this reading Dominic Iglesias stood watching while the lingering June twilight darkened into night.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading He had raised the lower sash of each of the three tall, narrow windows to its extreme height, since the first-floor sitting-room, though of fair proportions, appeared close.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was tired in body, but his mind was eminently, consciously awake, to the point of restlessness, and this was unusual with him.