Chapter V

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

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

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From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

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From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

achieved or reached

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

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

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

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

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

of or from or pertaining to or characteristic of the cosmos or universe

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

twice as great or many

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

divisible by two

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a male grandchild

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

a print produced by lithography

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

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

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

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 Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

march in a procession

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

not any; not one

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

according to the clock

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

above and across; more than

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

and nothing more

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

a male human offspring

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The afternoon was stifling even for South London in the middle of June.

not in physical motion

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

a residential district located on the outskirts of a city

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

in a surprising manner

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

the upper part of anything

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

plural of “tram” — a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

up to a particular time

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading ALARUMS AND EXCURSIONS I THE flight of time had affected Beaconsfield Villas surprisingly little.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

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

From this reading And Joseph Kelly, who had attained the rank of sergeant in the Metropolitan Police Force, not having to go on duty until six o’clock that evening, was seated coatless and solemn, spectacles on nose, smoking a well-colored clay and reading the _Daily Mail_.

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

From this reading Laxton itself had deferred to Anno Domini in many subtle ways; it had its electric trams and motor-buses, and the suburb had doubled in size, but no epoch-making changes were visible in the front sitting-room of Number Five.

which person or people

From this reading In that homely interior the cosmic march and profluence was simply revealed by a gramophone, the gift of Mary, on the top of the sewing machine in the corner, and by the accession to the walls of lithograph portraits of the son and grandson of the august lady who still held pride of place over the chimney-piece.