adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
Bessie
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From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
bestirverb
become active
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
Byass
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From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
cheerlessadjective
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
deadadjectiveUS /ded/
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
descendedverbUS /dɪˈsendəd/
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
fogsnounUS /fɔːɡz/
plural of “fog” — droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
insteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
Islington
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From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
Kirkwood
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From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
MoveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
rainyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
regretverbUS /rəˈɡret/
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
searchverbUS /sɜːrtʃ/
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
SIDNEY'S
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From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
Snowdons
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From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
STRUGGLEverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
superstitiouslyadverb
in a superstitious manner
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
tearverbUS /ter/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, instead of going up the steps to the front door, he descended into the area.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SIDNEY’S STRUGGLE In the dreary days when autumn is being choked by the first fogs, Sidney Kirkwood had to bestir himself and to find new lodgings.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After making search about Islington one rainy evening, he found himself at the end of Hanover Street, and was drawn to the familiar house; not, however, to visit the Snowdons, but to redeem a promise recently made to Bessie Byass, who declared herself vastly indignant at the neglect with which he treated her.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Move he must; his landlady was dead, and the house would perhaps be vacant for a long time.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading The cheerless task came upon him just when he had already more than sufficient trouble, and to tear himself out of the abode in which he had spent eight years caused him more than regret; he felt superstitiously about it, and questioned fate as to what sorrows might be lurking for him behind this corner in life’s journey.
