used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
CONSULTATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
having made preparations
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Suddenly the man drew up with a jerk.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
gas-lamps
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From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
depressingly dark
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Suddenly the man drew up with a jerk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suddenly the man drew up with a jerk.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
become covered with mist
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
riverward
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From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
not in physical motion
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
street-lamps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The gas-lamps grew fewer, and the streets more narrow and gloomy.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the man drew up with a jerk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They drove steadily for an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly the man drew up with a jerk.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
at the time that
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He disposed of his violets at a corner stand, hailed a passing hansom boldly, and after a low consultation with the driver, got in.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A BUSINESS CONSULTATION The fog was still heavy and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist when the young messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
