Chapter XVII

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

slightly open

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

plural of “brooke” — English lyric poet (1887-1915)

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

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From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

in an eminent manner

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

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From this reading THE WIFE OF FRANCIS TRENT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

the native habitat or home of an animal or plant

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

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From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WIFE OF FRANCIS TRENT.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

not often

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

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

From this reading THE WIFE OF FRANCIS TRENT.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading It is a dreary-looking place, and the dwellers therein look as dreary as their own abode.

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

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

-ing form of “topple” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber

From this reading THE WIFE OF FRANCIS TRENT.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

morally offensive

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

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

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE WIFE OF FRANCIS TRENT.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Many of the windows of the houses are broken; many of the doors hang ajar, for the floors are let out in flats, and there is a common stair for at least five and twenty families.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is a street of tall and mean-looking houses, which seem to be toppling to their fall; and the pavement is strewn with garbage which is seldom cleared away.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Far away from the eminently respectable quarter of London, adorned by the habitation of families like the Brookes, the Kenyons, and the Romaines, you may find an unsavory district in Whitechapel which is known as Truefit Row.