adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
Alice
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From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
dispensernounUS /dɪˈspensər/
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
honestadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəst/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
junk-dealer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
pocketnounUS /ˈpɑːkət/
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
proclaimingverbUS /proʊˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “proclaim” — declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
signboards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
steadyverbUS /ˈstedi/
make steady
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
stickingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪkɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
tobacconistnoun
a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
uglyadjectiveUS /ˈʌɡli/
displeasing to the senses
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
ungenteel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of the dingy street was ugly, but the greater part of it appeared to be honest.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, with some surprise on the part of Russell, and something more poignant than surprise for Alice, they saw this person.
wordingnounUS /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/
the manner in which something is expressed in words
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
workingmannoun
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading The two pedestrians came upon a block or two, however, where it offered suggestions of a less upright character, like a steady enough workingman with a naughty book sticking out of his pocket.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alice had said that no one who knew either Russell or herself would be likely to see them in the park or upon the dingy street; but although they returned by that same ungenteel thoroughfare they were seen by a person who knew them both.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Three or four dim shops, a single story in height, exhibited foul signboards, yet fair enough so far as the wording went; one proclaiming a tobacconist, one a junk-dealer, one a dispenser of “soft drinks and cigars.”
