Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

anew

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

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From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

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

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

the act of breaking something

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

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

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

a room used for dining

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

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From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

in a doubtful manner

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

inspired with confidence

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

lacking distinguishing characteristics or features

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

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

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

a person of German nationality

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

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

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

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

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

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

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

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

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

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

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

become covered with mist

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

owed as a debt

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

past form of “preen” — clean with one's bill

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

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

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

plural of “stem” — (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

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

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

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

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

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

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

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

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

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

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

a brass instrument consisting of a long tube whose length can be varied by a U-shaped slide

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Tradesmen's carts clattered by at a sharp trot, the defined sound of them breaking up the all-pervading murmur of London, and dying out into it again as they passed.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

during the time that

From this reading The grass of the Green, seen between the black stems of the encircling trees, glittered with hoarfrost, while the houses on the opposite side of it looked flat and featureless owing to the interposing veil of bluish mist.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Thin sunshine slanted in through the lace curtains of the dining-room window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Encouraged thereby, the parrot preened its feathers, making little snapping and clicking noises meanwhile with its tongue and beak.

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

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading At the street corner, some twenty yards away, a German band discoursed doubtfully sweet music, the trombone making earnest efforts to keep the rest of the instruments up to their work by the emission of loud and reproachful tootings.