Chapter IV

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

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

after the expected or usual time; delayed

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

a large gathering of people of a particular type

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

a man who has recently been married

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

a person who is in charge

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

a young female

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

depressingly dark

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

that which is pleasing or valuable or useful

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

situated away from an area's coast or border

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

excessively mournful

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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 A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

plural of “monster” — an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

above and across; more than

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

with speed

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

the bank of a river

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

accumulating and becoming more intense

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

three of four equal parts

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

unshaken in purpose

From this reading She alone of the little group appeared undaunted by the sinister gloom.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading “For goodness’ sake, don’t look so lugubrious, girls!” she counselled, in a laughing undertone.

precisely as stated

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

at the time that

From this reading A smart wedding is a rare event in the suburbs, and, despite the gloomy weather conditions--for a thick fog hung over the river and was now rapidly extending inland--an interested crowd assembled outside, watching the arrival of the many guests, dimly seen through the thickening murk, while along the Mall was a line of carriages and motors, looking like a file of fiery-eyed monsters, when the rapidly increasing darkness necessitated the lighting of their head-lamps.

during the time that

From this reading A BELATED BRIDEGROOM While the tragic commotion in the High Road was at its height a very different scene was being enacted at the fine old riverside church three-quarters of a mile away.

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From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

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From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bevy of bridesmaids waited in the porch, chief among them Winnie Winston, a tall, handsome girl, with frank, laughing blue eyes.