Chapter XV

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

later than; following

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

(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 was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

in addition

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

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

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

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

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

the act of breaking something

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a digital tape recording of sound

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

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

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

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

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

divisible by two

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

apart from; not including

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

usually; as a rule

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

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

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

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

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

discontinued temporarily

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

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

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a series with a definite pattern of advance

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

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

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

cause to make a ting

From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

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

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

travel across or pass over

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

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From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

not provided with shutters or having the shuttered open

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

precisely as stated

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

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From this reading "Dat is de ting vich I don't know," answered Barecolt; "I never have be in Hull before."

someone who leads a wandering unsettled life

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

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

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

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

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

in or at the place that

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An English town, in those days, especially after the sun was set, presented a very different aspect from that which it offers to the night wanderer at present.

which person or people

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading All was darkness and gloom, except where, from an open door or unshuttered window, the lights which the people within were using for their own advantage served also for the benefit of the passenger; and indeed every one who had occasion to traverse the streets generally furnished himself with a lantern or link, to prevent him from running his head against a post, or breaking his neck down some of the steep flights of steps by which the even course of progression was not unfrequently interrupted.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Captain Barecolt and his guide now issued forth into the streets of Hull, and sauntered on for a few steps without speaking.

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From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Now, master captain," said Barecolt's companion, "what inn do you want to go to? for it won't be pleasant roaming about Hull after dark."