used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
a quantity of money
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been an inspiration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
any thing at all
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
clothiersnounUS /ˈkloʊðjərz/
plural of “clothier” — a merchant who sells men's clothing
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
drapers
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From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It had been more than a dream.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
divisible by two
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
at any time
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
flusteredadjectiveUS /ˈflʌstərd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
Gala's
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From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
Highbury
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From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
Holloway
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From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
how
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From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading It had been an inspiration.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been more than a dream.
Jones'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
engage in
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had been more than a dream.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
omnibusesnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəsəz/
plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
on the contrary
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had been more than a dream.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
Tottenham
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From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
tramnounUS /træm/
a conveyance that transports passengers or freight in carriers suspended from cables and supported by a series of towers
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The big furniture shops in Tottenham Court Road had impressed her; but the shops in Oxford Street were beyond anything she ever remembered to have seen.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading A flash of comparison with Holloway--even with Jones's magnificent row of shops on the way to Highbury, or the big drapers and clothiers in the Upper Street--made her realise how right had been her longing for the West End.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
xiiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading xiii Precious pennies went to pay her tram fare to Tottenham Court Road; and from there she walked to Madame Gala's, asking the way, and getting rather flustered and bewildered at the pushing crowds and the big shops with their irresistible windows, and the extraordinary amount of traffic that seemed to make Oxford Street one continuous torrent of carts and omnibuses.
