used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
Asher
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From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The firm did a good old-fashioned business, eminently respectable and safe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The firm did a good old-fashioned business, eminently respectable and safe.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
eminentlyadverbUS /ˈemənəntli/
in an eminent manner
From this reading The firm did a good old-fashioned business, eminently respectable and safe.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
ten 10s
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
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 A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading The firm did a good old-fashioned business, eminently respectable and safe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
progenitors
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From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The firm did a good old-fashioned business, eminently respectable and safe.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
slaved
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From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
a male human offspring
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was quite good enough, thought the present head of the firm, for such well-known lawyers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading In former days the place might have been respectable, and then the original Asher had set up his official tent in the neighborhood; but civilization had moved westward, and Terry Street was looked on askance by fashionable solicitors.
in or at the place that
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY The offices of Asher, Son, and Asher were situated in a dark, narrow street in the City, which led down to the river.
a late time of life
From this reading Nevertheless the firm of Asher continued to dwell in the dingy office, where their progenitors had slaved for close on a hundred years.
