used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
(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 All things looked fair, even in London.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
put or send forth
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
Chelsea
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From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
divisible by two
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
hullsnounUS /hʌlz/
plural of “hull” — dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
immediately past
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
coated with paint
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
reekingadjectiveUS /ˈriːkɪŋ/
wet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
spars
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From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
move hurridly
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REUNION The gentle August night had cooled and soothed the dusty atmosphere.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things looked fair, even in London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
Vellacott
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From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the morning that greeted Christian Vellacott, as he opened the door of his little Chelsea home and stepped forth a free man.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The placid Thames glided stealthily down to the sea, as if wishing to speed on unseen, to cast at last his reeking waters into the cool ocean.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bright brown sails, low hulls, and gaily painted spars of the barges dropping down with the stream added to the beauty of the scene.
