Chapter IX

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

later than; following

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

(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 It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

remove or force out from a position

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

first in order of birth

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

usually good-naturedly mischievous

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

divisible by two

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

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

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

the motion made by flapping up and down

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a mental representation of some haunting experience

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

the act of departing

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

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

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

engage in

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a particular point in time

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

in motion

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

occurring from time to time

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

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

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

and nothing more

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

where the air is unconfined

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

plural of “puff” — a short light gust of air

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

with speed

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

on the contrary

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

restored to a new condition

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

have in common

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

plural of “shire” — a former administrative district of England; equivalent to a county

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a male human offspring

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

loud cries made while weeping

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

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

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

plural of “weather” — the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

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

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

at the time that

From this reading It was a September night, rather chilly and dreary, as the evening often becomes at that season, even when the day has been beautiful.

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

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

a Caucasian

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

which person or people

From this reading It was, however, a custom with Mr. Dalyell to smoke his cigar out-of-doors after dinner in all weathers, and Fred, who was his eldest son, was proud to be his father’s companion and share this indulgence--too proud to make any opposition to the chill of the night or the occasional dash of rain.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

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From this reading All that was visible from the windows of the Yalton drawing-room, across which now and then a white figure would flutter, with a glance out were the red fire-tips of the two cigars, moving now quickly, now slowly, stopping altogether for a moment, going on with renewed rapidity--which was papa’s way.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You could not see a prettier old house than Yalton in all the eastern shires.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There was a little cold wailing wind about, like the ghost of an autumn breeze, which came in puffs of air, only strong enough to dislodge a fluttering yellow leaf or two, and sometimes with a few drops of rain upon it, which it dashed in your face with an elfish moan--not a night to walk in the garden for pleasure.