used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
Allott's
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From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
cementnounUS /səˈment/
concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
the act of departing
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
employersnounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
half-finished
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From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had, however, better grounds for feeling depressed.
humidadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːməd/
containing or characterized by a great deal of water vapor
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
Laurentian
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From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
mainsnounUS /meɪnz/
plural of “main” — any very large body of (salt) water
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
swelteredverbUS /ˈsweltərd/
past form of “swelter” — be uncomfortably hot
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
Thirlwell
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From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading Thirlwell did not like large cities, and after the silence of the bush, the bustle of the traffic jarred.
transacting
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From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Allott's departure Thirlwell went to Montreal and spent two depressing days transacting some business for his employers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the streets were being torn up to lay electric mains, and sand and cement blew about from half-finished concrete buildings.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading Quebec was quiet and picturesque, and a cool, refreshing breeze blew up the river from the Laurentian wilds, but Montreal, shut in by the wooded mountain, sweltered in humid heat.
