used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
broad-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
Chelsea
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From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
clammyadjectiveUS /ˈklæmi/
unpleasantly cool and humid
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
become covered with mist
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
with low volume
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
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 The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading He was broad-shouldered, and swung along with a fine decided stride: she was trim and erect, and very quietly clad; her face was fresh and bright, a smile haunted her eyes, and her straight little nose seemed to breathe independence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two people left a bus in the King's Road and turned down it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the drawing in of dusk a thin mist stole up from the river and stealthily crept through the streets and lanes of Chelsea.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet five o'clock, but on an afternoon in the depth of winter the little touch of fog converted dusk to darkness.
zigzagverbUS /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading The mist was not thick, but very cold and clammy, and in the zigzag lane the lamps were blurred and the shadows deep.
