Chapter XXXII · A Word in Season

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

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

anew

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

(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 I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

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

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

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

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

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

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

the act of burning something

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

having a debilitating effect

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

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

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

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

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

to an inexpressible degree

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

go away from a place

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

set afire or burning

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

a substance for packing a joint or coating a porous surface to make it impervious to gas or liquid

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

become covered with mist

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

not any; not one

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

and nothing more

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

characterized by good substantial quality

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

not in physical motion

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

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

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

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

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

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

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

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

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

any of a family of bowed stringed instruments that preceded the violin family

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

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

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

exhausted

From this reading It was now two months since Reginald had come to London, and he was beginning to get very wearied of the exhausting life he was leading.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading I weary of dances, of songs of the south Of sounds of the viol and lute, Ah, bitter to find that all things in my mouth Taste only of bitter sea fruit.

at the time that

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

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

From this reading He half determined to leave Town and return home again, but was still undecided, when he received a letter from Una which confirmed his resolution.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Along the streets and in the houses gas was burning with an unwilling look, as if it knew it had no right to be lighted during the day.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Outside the fog was thick and yellow, enveloping the shivering houses in a solid dingy mist, which made everything look ineffably dreary.