Chapter XV

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

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

Having no one else present.

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

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

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

expletives used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

to a great depth psychologically or emotionally

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

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From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

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

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

a woman who is considered to be dangerously seductive

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

divisible by two

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

the organ of sight

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

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

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

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

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

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

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a victory cheer

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

small in range or scope

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

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From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

held or filled or in use

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

covered with growing plants

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

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From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

done under pressure

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

Identical; not different.

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

a former French coin of low denomination; often used of any small amount of money

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

the season of growth

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

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From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

create by training and teaching

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

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

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

precisely as stated

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

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

From this reading Colonel Sutherland said nothing; his interest in the wind was very limited; he had made up his mind to misfortune, and blamed himself deeply.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

wind that blows from west to east

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

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

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

which person or people

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.

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

From this reading Sir John, totally refusing to accept the uncomfortable chance of being too late, looked out at every station with an anxious eye upon the wind, and cried, "Hurrah for the sou'-wester!" as they dashed into London in the cheery spring morning which brightened the grimy face of even that overgrown enchantress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As they went their darksome way in the dimly-lighted carriage, which, as it chanced, they occupied alone, each leaned back into a corner, occupied with his own thoughts.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading By the same evening train--for they were too late for any other--which had carried the Colonel not very long before to that little rural world which included Tillington and Marchmain, Horace Scarsdale and Roger Musgrave, the two gentlemen that night rushed to London.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The old man understood, as by a revelation, the mind of the youth who had addressed to him that letter.