Chapter IV

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

to come to rest, settle

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

(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 The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

the act of waking

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

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From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

slightly wet

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

half asleep

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

and nothing more

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

immediately past

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

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From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

pertaining to or occurring in the morning

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

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From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

according to the clock

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

the near or foreseeable future

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

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

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Shunters were engaged in making-up the first train for Montivilliers, under the orders of the assistant station-master on night duty.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

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

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading The gas-lamps under the marquee were still alight, but looking pale in the damp chill of this matutinal hour.

toward the west

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

at the time that

From this reading The following day, a Sunday, five o'clock in the morning had just struck from all the belfries of Havre, when Roubaud came down under the iron marquee of the station, to resume duty.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

during the time that

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

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

From this reading It was still pitch dark; but the wind, blowing from the sea, had increased, and drove along the haze, smothering the hills which extend from Sainte-Adresse to Tourneville; while westward, above the offing, appeared a bright opening, a strip of sky, where shone the last stars.

but in spite of that

From this reading The doors of the waiting-rooms had not yet been opened, and the platforms stretched forward, deserted, in this drowsy awakening of the station.