used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
Claire
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From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
gas-lamp
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From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
the literary culture
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
Melleville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
not any; not one
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
go across or through
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Some changes of more or less importance have taken place, in the natural progress of things; but these will become apparent as we pursue the narrative.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
at the time that
From this reading A dull, damp November day was losing itself in the sombre twilight, when Edward Claire left the store of Mr. Melleville, and took his way homeward.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As he moved along the street, opposite, he noticed a new sign over the door, the large gilt letters of which were strongly reflected in the light of a gas-lamp.
belonging to which person
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading An errand for his wife led him past his old place of business.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
the act of creating written works
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
a late time of life
From this reading As no event of particularly marked interest occurred with those whose histories we are writing, during the next few years, we will pass over that time without a record.
