Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

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From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

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

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

a native or inhabitant of Brittany (especially one who speaks the Breton language)

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

the campaign of a candidate to be elected

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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 _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

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From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

being joined in close association

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

causing dejection

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

divisible by two

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a young female

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a shape that spreads outward

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

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

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

set afire or burning

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a town in west central Texas

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

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From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

common sense

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

above and across; more than

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a legislative assembly in certain countries

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

out of fashion

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

only a very short time before

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

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

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

plural of “temp” — a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

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

From this reading _Old Breton Ballad._ The next morning dawned, cold and dismal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

conducive to or feeling mental discomfort

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

not making concessions

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a hole for the escape of gas or air

From this reading "Le temps ou nous nous sommes aimes n'a guere dure, jeune fille; il a passe comme un coup de vent!"

superlative of “warm” — having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

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

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

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

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.

at the time that

From this reading His humor was not improved when a telegram arrived before breakfast, summoning him in haste to a dull town in one of the Midland counties, on pressing business connected with his candidature for Parliament.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading Sir Philip woke with an uncomfortable sense of headache and depression, and grumbled,--as surely every Englishman has a right to grumble, at the uncompromising wretchedness of his country's winter climate.

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

From this reading A dense yellow fog hung over the metropolis like a pall--the street lamps were lighted, but their flare scarcely illumined the thoroughfares, and the chill of the snow-burdened air penetrated into the warmest rooms, and made itself felt even by the side of the brightest fires.