Chapter X

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

From this reading Again it was a gloomy day.

anew

From this reading Again it was a gloomy day.

(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 A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

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

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

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

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

plural of “blast” — a very long fly ball

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

offering little or no hope

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

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

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

remove the dust from

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

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

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

depressingly dark

From this reading Again it was a gloomy day.

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

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Again it was a gloomy day.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

not any; not one

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

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

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

inspiring mixed contempt and pity

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

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

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.

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

From this reading Again it was a gloomy day.

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

From this reading The next day Peredonov went to see the District Attorney Avinovitsky.

past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

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

From this reading The wind came in violent blasts, and whirled clouds of dust before it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The evening was coming on, and everything was permeated with the dead melancholy light of bleak skies.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A depressing silence filled the streets, and it seemed as if all these pitiful houses had sprung up to no purpose, as if these hopelessly decayed structures timidly hinted at the poor tedious life that lurked within their walls.