used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nothing can relieve the unvarying depression of the Commercial Road.
cannot
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From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
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 THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
conductorsnounUS /kənˈdʌktərz/
plural of “conductor” — the person who leads a musical group
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading Nothing can relieve the unvarying depression of the Commercial Road.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
divisible by two
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
lodging-house
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From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
newly-found
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From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing can relieve the unvarying depression of the Commercial Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Nothing can relieve the unvarying depression of the Commercial Road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
do one's shopping
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
make square
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there is a chapel, here and there is a model lodging-house or a factory, or a square or a great shop.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
tram-cars
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From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
unvaryingadjective
unvarying in nature
From this reading Nothing can relieve the unvarying depression of the Commercial Road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It is a broad thoroughfare, but breadth does not always bring cheerfulness with it; even under a warm summer sun some thoroughfares cannot be cheerful.
which person or people
From this reading It is felt even by the children, who refuse to play in it, preferring the narrow streets running out of it; the depression is felt even by the drivers and the conductors of the tram-cars, persons who are generally superior to these influences.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CHILD OF SORROWS On a cold day, with a grey sky and an east wind, Leonard for the first time walked down the Commercial Road to call upon the newly-found cousins.
