Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

(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 The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

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

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

used of riotously drunken merrymaking

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

form or compose

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

baby bed with high sides made of slats

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

travel across or pass over

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The hour was midnight; and the place, the '_Five Points_.'

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

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

the literary culture

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

a tenant in someone's house

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

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 The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading The hour was midnight; and the place, the '_Five Points_.'

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

plural of “orgy” — any act of immoderate indulgence

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The hour was midnight; and the place, the '_Five Points_.'

cause to suffer a blight

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

plural of “rage” — a feeling of intense anger

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

having strong sexual appeal

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

morally degraded

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

make square

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

not in physical motion

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

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

From this reading In the low and dirty tap-room of a thieves' _crib_ in Cross street, are assembled about a dozen persons.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

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

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

spin, wind, or twist together

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

morally reprehensible

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

having been warmed up

From this reading The apartment is twenty feet square, and is warmed by a small stove, which is red-hot; a roughly constructed bar, two or three benches, and a table constitute all the furniture.

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

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

during the time that

From this reading The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

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 The narrow and crooked streets which twine serpent-like around that dreaded plague spot of the city were deserted; but from many a dirty window, and through many a red, dingy curtain, streamed forth into the darkness rages of ruddy light, while the sounds of the violin, and the noise of Bacchanalian orgies, betokened that the squalid and vicious population of that vile region were still awake.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _A Thieves' Crib on the Five Points--Bloody Mike--Ragged Pete--the Young Thief, and the stolen Letters--The Stranger--a general Turn-out-Peeling a Lodger--the 'Forty-Foot Cave.'_ It was a dreary winter's night, cold, dark, and stormy.