used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For, although Henry was accustomed to offices, he was not accustomed to magnificent offices.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, although Henry was accustomed to offices, he was not accustomed to magnificent offices.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
make calm or still
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
Charing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
travel across or pass over
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
to come or go into
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
with resolute determination
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, although Henry was accustomed to offices, he was not accustomed to magnificent offices.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For, although Henry was accustomed to offices, he was not accustomed to magnificent offices.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
lodging-houses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For, although Henry was accustomed to offices, he was not accustomed to magnificent offices.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
on the contrary
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
SNYDER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
Three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Love in Babylon_ was firmly gripped under his right arm.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Partly this strange burden and partly the brilliant aspect of the building made him feel self-conscious and humble and rather unlike his usual calm self.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
wayfarers
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From this reading MARK SNYDER Three-quarters of an hour later Henry might have been seen--in fact, was seen by a number of disinterested wayfarers--to enter a magnificent new block of offices and flats in Charing Cross Road.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are offices in Lincoln's Inn Fields, offices of extreme wealth, which, were they common lodging-houses, would be instantly condemned by the County Council.
