used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
Abingdon
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From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
CHARING
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From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
drabadjectiveUS /dræb/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
dwarfishadjective
atypically small
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
gaiters
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From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
Loftus
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From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
neckclothnoun
an ornamental white cravat
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
on the contrary
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
unusual or striking
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
rustyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌsti/
covered with or consisting of rust
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Loftus (for so he was called) was a retired merchant, of moderate fortune, and lived in Abingdon Street.
sournessnoun
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
the season of growth
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
STATUEnounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
tightsnounUS /taɪts/
skintight knit hose covering the body from the waist to the feet worn by acrobats and dancers and as stockings by women and girls
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
a Caucasian
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading THE STATUE AT CHARING CROSS One morning, two persons took their way along Parliament Street and Whitehall, and, chatting as they walked, turned into the entrance of Spring Gardens, for the purpose of looking at the statue at Charing Cross.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The other was a man of middle size, thin, rather elderly, and with a sharp countenance, the sourness of which was redeemed by a strong expression of benevolence.
witheredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading One of them was remarkable for his dwarfish stature and strange withered features.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was clad in a black coat, rather rusty, but well brushed, buttoned up to the chin, black tights, short drab gaiters, and wore a white neckcloth and spectacles.
