Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

having companions or an escort

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

how long something has existed

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

close interaction

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

a longing for something better than the present situation

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

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

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

conformity or harmony

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

provided with artificial light

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

a large indefinite number

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

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

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

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

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

cut with a saw

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

not in physical motion

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

characterized by great swelling waves or surges

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

-ing form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

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

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

a heavy rain

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

not known

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

not suspected or believed likely

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

having or as if having a veil or concealing cover

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

evoking lifelike images within the mind

From this reading He knew now something of the dimensions and quality of the new age, but he was not prepared for the infinite surprise of the detailed view, for the torrent of colour and vivid impressions that poured past him.

Risen from sleep; conscious.

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

From this reading But now he saw it lit and waking, a whirlpool of life.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading In spite of the surging and swaying of the forces of revolution, in spite of the unusual discontent, the mutterings of the greater struggle of which the first revolt was but the prelude, the myriad streams of commerce still flowed wide and strong.

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

From this reading IN THE CITY WAYS And that night, unknown and unsuspected, Graham, dressed in the costume of an inferior wind-vane official keeping holiday, and accompanied by Asano in Labour Department canvas, surveyed the city through which he had wandered when it was veiled in darkness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was his first real contact with the people of these latter days.