used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
any thing at all
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
ArabiannounUS /əˈreɪbiən/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
BabylonnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
a young person of either sex
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
Colin
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From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
Colin's
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From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
cradlenounUS /ˈkreɪdəl/
a baby bed with sides and rockers
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
at any time
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
genii
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From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
gnomesnounUS /noʊmz/
plural of “gnome” — a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
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 Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
measurelessadjective
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
MetropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
night-journey
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From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
partook
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From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
provincesnounUS /ˈprɑːvənsəz/
plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
except for; apart from
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
only a very short time before
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
spectrenounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
undefinedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈfaɪnd/
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
not known
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
at the time that
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Country notions of London.--A night-journey to the Metropolis, and Colin's arrival there._ The good people of the Great City possess but a slight idea of the light in which they and the modern Babylon are regarded by the remote and rustic natives of the provinces.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To him, in common with every other child of village or hamlet, however remote, the name of London had been familiar almost from the cradle.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a vast spectre, without shape, and measureless, looming in the misty atmosphere of a doubtful mind, like the ideal pictures of cities and the wonderful palaces of gnomes and genii, after reading some marvellous Arabian tale.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Colin partook largely of the general sentiment respecting that wonderful place, and its, in many respects, scarcely less marvellous people.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He knew not the time when he knew it first; and the idea presented by it was that of some great, undefined, and unknown place, which had no equal in the world, nor resemblance--(save in that it was composed of buildings and endless streets)--to anything he had ever seen.
