Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

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

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

past form of “bump” — knock against with force or violence

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was getting dark.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

make (more) diverse

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading It was getting dark.

United States feminist (1860-1935)

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

past form of “hoot” — to utter a loud clamorous shout

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was getting dark.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."

past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

above and across; more than

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

plural of “quay” — wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

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

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

plural of “tier” — a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

precisely as stated

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading It was getting dark.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Here we are," said Mr. Gilman, reaching to open the door.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Behind, over the station, a very faint flush lightened the west, and in front, across the water, and reflected in the water, the thousand lamps of the town rose in tiers to the lofty church which stood out a dark mass against the summer sky.

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

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ARIADNE A few days later an automobile--not Audrey's but a large limousine--bumped, with slow and soft dignity, across the railway lines which diversify the quays of Boulogne harbour and, having hooted in a peculiar manner, came to a stop opposite nothing in particular.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You can see her masthead light."