Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

later than; following

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

(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 had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

someone who is skilled at analyzing data

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

from appearances alone

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

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

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

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From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

a mountain range in the northwestern United States extending through Washington and Oregon and northern California; a part of the Coast Range

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

demanding attention

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

informal terms for a (young) woman

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything seemed sodden with rain.

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From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

-ing form of “gurgle” — flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

moving with great haste

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

a paving stone forming part of a curb

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

immediately past

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

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

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

an insignificant place

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

plural of “overcoat” — a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Everything seemed sodden with rain.

falling in drops or as if falling like rain

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

uttered with a trill

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Everything seemed sodden with rain.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

a French river that flows through the heart of Paris and then northward into the English Channel

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading Everything seemed sodden with rain.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

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

From this reading THE ANALYST Two days after the episode related in the last chapter, a fiacre might have been seen rolling along the embankment of the Seine in the direction of Notre Dame.

plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

having a coating of stain or varnish

From this reading The cochers with their varnished top hats might be seen from time to time shaking off the water which poured from the brims in little streams down their overcoats.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

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

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

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

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

which person or people

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been raining all day, and streams of water descended through the long pipes from the roofs of the houses to form miniature cascades which flowed with a gurgling noise down the gratings placed at intervals along the edge of the kerbstone.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Women leading little children by the hand, who were crying on account of the rain, which streamed from the parental umbrellas down their necks, might be observed hurrying along the street, or disappearing into narrow passages apparently leading to nowhere.