Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

lost in thought; showing preoccupation

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

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

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

third-person singular of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

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From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

set up or found

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

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From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

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

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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 But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

on one occasion

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

first in rank or degree

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

worried and uneasy

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Revealing glimpses of Guy Darrell's past in his envied prime.

an abstracted state of absorption

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

an educational institution

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

a state of social isolation

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

successive (without a break)

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

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From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

characterized by high spirits and animation

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Dig but deep enough, and under all earth runs water, under all life runs grief.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

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

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But as, thus chance-led, he found himself in the centre of that long straight thoroughfare which connects what once were the separate villages of Tyburn and Holborn, something in the desultory links of revery suggested an object to his devious feet.

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

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

during the time that

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Alone in the streets, the vivacity which had characterized Darrell's countenance as well as his words, while with his old school friend, changed as suddenly and as completely into pensive abstracted gloom as if he had been acting a part, and with the exit the acting ceased.

but in spite of that

From this reading Disinclined to return yet to the solitude of his home, he walked on at first mechanically, in the restless desire of movement, he cared not whither.