Chapter VI

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His elbows bent at his sides.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading His elbows bent at his sides.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

inflected form of “cram” — crowd or pack to capacity

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

the first light of day

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

having a specified kind of border or edge

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading His elbows bent at his sides.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His eyes were sanguine and held high.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

set up or found

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

the act of grasping

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His eyes were sanguine and held high.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading His eyes were sanguine and held high.

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

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

plural of “isaac” — (Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

a narrow way or road

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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 He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

plural of “lorry” — a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

confidently optimistic and cheerful

From this reading His eyes were sanguine and held high.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading His elbows bent at his sides.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

changing location by moving back and forth

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

in the direction of

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

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

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

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

From this reading He found his tweed overcoat, into the pockets of which he crammed his gloves.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading EDGED TOOLS The grip of a London dawn was in the air as Fay rounded the hedge, within the foliage of the house next door to Saidee Isaacs’.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading He went out then into the silent lane and struck toward the east with long swinging strides which carried him past constables, early morning workers and the heavy lorries which were streaming Londonward.