Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

later than; following

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

(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 Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

a light cylindrical box for holding light articles of attire (especially hats)

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

large in capacity

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

being one more than ten

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

with no protection or shield

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

set up or found

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

plural of “garment” — an article of clothing

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

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From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

immediately past

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the act of departing

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

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

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

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 But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

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 The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

garments that must be repaired

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

make reference to

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the light of the Moon

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

according to the clock

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

and nothing more

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

only a very short time before

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

a particular situation

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

refrain from harming

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

carry out

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

-ing form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading But, after trudging only a little distance farther, this poor Old Year was destined to enjoy a long, long sleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

the act of using

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

precisely as stated

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

a pedestrian who walks from place to place

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

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

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

at the time that

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading I forgot to mention, that when she seated herself on the steps, she deposited by her side a very capacious bandbox, in which, as is the custom among travellers of her sex, she carried a great deal of valuable property.

characteristic of or occurring in winter

From this reading The wintry moonlight showed that she looked weary of body, and sad of heart, like many another wayfarer of earth.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Her garments, having been exposed to much foul weather, and rough usage, were in very ill condition; and as the hurry of her journey had never before allowed her to take an instant's rest, her shoes were so worn as to be scarcely worth the mending.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Last night, between eleven and twelve o'clock, when the Old Year was leaving her final foot prints on the borders of Time's empire, she found herself in possession of a few spare moments, and sat down--of all places in the world--on the steps of our new City Hall.