Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

anew

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

in the past

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

completing its life cycle within a year

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

a line of approach

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

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

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

shining intensely

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

closely shaved recently

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

playing golf

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

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

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

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From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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 London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

third-person singular of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

and nothing more

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

plural of “perfume” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

by chance

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

manifest or bring back

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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From this reading THE SAFE-BREAKERS.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

a health resort near a spring or at the seaside

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

not in physical motion

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

a locomotor response toward or away from an external stimulus by a motile (and usually simple) organism

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading THE SAFE-BREAKERS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

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

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

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

From this reading The warm weather was nearly at an end, and most holiday-makers were back again.

at the time that

From this reading The day had been hot and stifling in London--one of those blazing days when the tar on the roadway perfumes the air, the dry pavements reflect back the heat into one's face, and the straw-hatted Metropolis--or the portion of it that is still in town--gasps and longs for the country or the sea.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading From the high-up windows in Shaftesbury Avenue, close to Piccadilly Circus, Ralph Ansell looked down upon the busy traffic of motor-buses, taxis, and cars, the dark-red after-glow shining full upon his keen, clean-shaven face.

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

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.

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

From this reading London's workers had had their annual fortnight long ago, and had nearly forgotten it, and now only principals were away golfing, taking waters at Harrogate, Woodhall Spa, or in the Scotch hydros, or perhaps travelling on the Continent.