Chapter XI

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

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

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

a covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

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

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

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From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

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

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

overfull as with blood

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

at any time

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

a gay feeling

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

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

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

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From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

plural of “landmark” — the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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 SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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 Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

the force of workers available

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

a particular point in time

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

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

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

except for; apart from

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

established irrevocably

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

unusualness as a consequence of not being well known

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

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

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS On a bright morning in April Hughie emerged from the offices of Messrs. Slocum, Spink, and Slocum, Solicitors, in Lincoln's Inn Fields, and made for the Strand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration

From this reading The Strand itself, save for the old congested stretch in the neighbourhood of Charing Cross, was almost unrecognisable.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

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

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

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

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.

which person or people

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Like most men who have been abroad for a long time, he trod the streets of London with an oddly mingled sensation of familiarity and strangeness.

a late time of life

From this reading At one moment he felt that he had been living in London for years, at another he felt that he was exploring a new city.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Gone for ever were the various landmarks of his youth, such as the Old Gaiety and the Lowther Arcade.