Chapter X

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

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

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

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

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From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

remove the dust from

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

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From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

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

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

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

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

immediately past

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

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 Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

above and across; more than

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

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

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

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

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

make high-pitched, whiney noises

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

move an implement through

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

in a strange manner

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

possessing sweep

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

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

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

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

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town hall did not collapse, but it shook.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It sometimes seemed to Stella as if Chaliapine had brought on the war.

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

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

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

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

at the time that

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was a place where, as a rule, the usual things took place, and even unusual things happened usually; but there were several weeks at the beginning of the war when all day long strange things happened strangely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those last long golden summer days were filled with his music, and then suddenly out of them flashed the tents in the park, the processions of soldiers and bands, the grim stir that swept over London like a squall striking the surface of a summer sea.

a late time of life

From this reading Offices were changed, the routine of years was swept up like dust into a dust-pan, and a new routine, subject to further waves of change, took its place.