Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

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

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

come to pass

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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 Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

engage in

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

comparative of “narrow” — not wide

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

not any; not one

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

and nothing more

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

by chance

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

plural of “tavern” — a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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

From this reading THE DUKE OF MONTVILLIERS Darkness crept slowly over Vayenne.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

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

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever that end might be, they understood in a vague manner that it would be to their own individual advantage, and in every city there are large numbers who want no greater incentive than this to make them turn out of the ordinary course of their daily routine.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

which person or people

From this reading The taverns and the cafes were full, and although there were some who went about their business as though this night were as other nights, there were many who had waited eagerly for the close of day and knew that the hour of action was at hand.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Lights shone in the wider thoroughfares, and blinked dimly in the narrower streets.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Only a few, perhaps, had any clear notion what was to happen; the majority would merely follow where they were led, do what they were told, without question, and without knowing to what end their actions tended.