used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
buttoning
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From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
with resolute determination
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
Half-past
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From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
Hyde
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From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
immuneadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmjuːn/
relating to the condition of immunity
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
MARMOSETnounUS /ˈmɑːrməzet/
small soft-furred South American and Central American monkey with claws instead of nails
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
the state of being asleep
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
SquaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
taxi-drivers
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From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
terminusnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/
a place where something ends or is complete
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To appreciate the solitude and mystery of the sleeping city, a certain sense of prosperity--a knowledge that one is immune from the necessity of being abroad at that hour--is requisite.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is a distinct pleasure to be derived from a solitary walk through London, in the small hours of an April morning, provided one is so situated as to be capable of enjoying it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Already I was ashamed of the strange fears which had been mine during the journey, but I wanted to reflect, to conquer my mood, and the midnight solitude of the land of Squares which lay between me and Hyde Park appealed quite irresistibly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MARMOSET Half-past twelve was striking as I came out of the terminus, buttoning up my overcoat, and pulling my soft hat firmly down upon my head, started to walk to Hyde Park Corner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
which person or people
From this reading I had declined the services of the several taxi-drivers who had accosted me and had determined to walk a part of the distance homeward, in order to check the fever of excitement which consumed me.
