speak to
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
decreasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
one or the other of two
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
interminableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrmənəbəl/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
Jesson
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From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For now indeed he was near the end of his journey, the beginning of his new life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
move hurridly
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
TunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE ADDRESS WAS LOST And now the end of that journey, never altogether forgotten by either of them, was close at hand.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tunnels became more frequent, the green fields gave way to an interminable waste of houses, the gloom of the autumn afternoon was deepened.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
in or at the place that
From this reading What matter that the outlook from where he sat was dreary enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speed of the train decreased, the heart of Douglas Jesson beat fast with anticipation.
