Chapter II

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

although

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

(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 Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

the act of breaking something

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

make a rattling sound

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

carefully weighed

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

the act of making something completely wet

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

being one more than ten

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

indulging in or influenced by fancy

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the act of retaining something

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

of great significance or value

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

the Roman god of sleep and dreams

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

impressive in appearance

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

according to the clock

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

out of fashion

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

and nothing more

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

a hotel located in a resort area

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

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From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

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

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

a particular situation

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

be seated

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

express in speech

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

walk unsteadily

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

except if; if not

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

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

From this reading Not that all had surrendered themselves into the arms of Morpheus, for Lancia as capital of a province, albeit not one of the most important, had learnt to sit up late.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

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From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

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

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

at the time that

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading But the people used to resort at an early hour to parties, whence they only sallied forth to supper and to bed at eleven o'clock.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.

which person or people

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading THE GRANDEE'S HOUSE It was ten o'clock at night, an hour when the number of those who frequented the streets of the noble city of Lancia was always of the scantiest, but in the depth of winter, when our story opens, with a bitter north-east wind and drenching rain, one would find it difficult to stumble upon a living soul.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading At that hour many noisy groups could be seen passing along under the shelter of umbrellas, the ladies enveloped in warm woollen cloaks, holding up their petticoats, and the gentlemen all wrapped in their cloaks, or _montecristos_, with their trousers well turned up, breaking the silence of the night by the loud clack of their wooden shoes.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For at the time of which we speak there were few that despised this comfortable shoe of the country, unless it were some new-fledged medical student from Valladolid, who considered himself above such old-fashioned things, or some fanciful young lady, who pretended that she could not walk in them.