Chapter IX

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

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

past form of “blister” — get blistered

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

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

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

a quick look

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

a narrow way or road

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

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

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

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

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

not any; not one

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

everlastingly; for all time

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

the possibility of future success

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a purple color or pigment

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

inflected form of “stink” — be extremely bad in quality or in one's performance

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

workplace where skins and hides are tanned

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

from that circumstance or source

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Murchison swung open the gate, and in three strides stood at the blistered door of No. 9 Prospect Row.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

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

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

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 Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading Over the gray cobbles that dipped between the houses to the river came a glimpse of the foam and glitter of the mill pool and the dull thunder of the wheels and water hummed perpetually up the narrow street.

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

From this reading In blunt Saxon, Mill Lane stank, and with the whole-heartedness of a mediæval alley.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.

in the company of; together with

From this reading James Murchison’s motor-car drew up before a row of buildings in Mill Lane, a series of brick boxes that were flattered with the name of “Prospect Cottages.”

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading So far as prospect was concerned, the back yard of a tannery offered no “patches of purple” to the front windows of the row, and the breath that blew therefrom had no kinship to a land breeze from the Coromandel coast.