Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

later than; following

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

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

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

coming down or downward

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

plural of “drift” — a force that moves something along

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

remove the dust from

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

moving swiftly

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

disregarded

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

consisting of fine particles

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

on the contrary

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

express in words

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

not often

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

morally degraded

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

cooked in steam

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

inflected form of “swim” — travel through water

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was coal-smoke and a taste of lucifer matches in the air.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading In the previous night there had been such a storm as London seldom sees; the powdery, flying snow had been blown for many hours before a tyrannous northeast gale, and had settled down, like dust in a neglected chamber, over every surface of the city.

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

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

a state of depression

From this reading Night was falling from the heavens; or rather, night seemed to be rising from the earth--steamed up, black, from the dingy trampled snow of the streets, and from the vapors that swam above the squalid houses.

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

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The foul and foggy night of early February was descending, some weeks after the scene in the Cockpit, on the river and the town.

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

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.

at the time that

From this reading Drifts and “snow-wreathes,” as northern folk say, were lying in exposed places, in squares and streets, as deep as they lie when sheep are “smoored” on the sides of Sundhope or Penchrist in the desolate Border-land.