used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
(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 incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
benevolencenounUS /bəˈnev.əl.əns/
The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
CrimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
the act of escaping physically
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
gillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a quick look
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
provoking horror
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
a single distinct event
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
MiseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
used to form the superlative
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
Mulligan's
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From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
nocturnaladjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or active during the night
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
others
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From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
Pete
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From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
RaggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
thro
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From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
in the direction of
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
undoubted
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From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
on a floor above
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
vagabondsnounUS /ˈvæɡəbɑːndz/
plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
precisely as stated
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment of Frank's entrance, Ragged Pete was engaged in relating the particulars of a horrible event which had occurred upon the preceding night on the 'Points.'
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading One night, dressed in the garb of a sailor, and wearing an immense pair of false whiskers, he strolled towards the Five Points, and entered the 'crib' of Bloody Mike.
which person or people
From this reading _A Glimpse of the Crimes and Miseries of a Great City._ After his narrow escape from an ignominious death, Frank Sydney resumed his nocturnal wanderings thro' the city, in disguise, in order to do deeds of charity and benevolence to those who needed his aid.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
wretches
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From this reading That respectable establishment was filled as usual with a motley collection of gentlemen of undoubted reputation--thieves, vagabonds, homeless wretches, and others of the same stamp, among whom were some of the most miserable looking objects possible to be conceived.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The incident is a _true_ one, and we introduce it here to show what awful misery exists in the very midst of all our boasted civilization and benevolence:-- 'You see, fellers,' said Ragged Pete, leisurely sipping a gill of _blue ruin_, which he held in his hand--'the victim was a woman of the town, as lived upstairs in Pat Mulligan's crib in this street.
