1.60
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1.75
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12
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1908
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
1910
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
2.00
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3
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4
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4.00
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4.15
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5.00
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
(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 _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
alsnounUS /ælz/
thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy that starts in the limbs
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading JAMES BRAMSTON, _The Art of Politicks_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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BRAMSTON
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From this reading JAMES BRAMSTON, _The Art of Politicks_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
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plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
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cabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
CastlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
CathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
cent'ry
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
ChateauxnounUS /ʃəˈtoʊ/
plural of “chateau” — an impressive country house (or castle) in France
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
chroniclernounUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklər/
someone who writes chronicles
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
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ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
COLONIALadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
ComediansnounUS /kəˈmiːdiənz/
plural of “comedian” — a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top $2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top 2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top _net_ 1.60 _postpaid_ 1.75 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco _net_ 4.00 _postpaid_ 4.15 L. C. PAGE & COMPANY New England Building Boston, Mass.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
contemporaryadjectiveUS /kənˈtempəreri/
characteristic of the present
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
correlatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrəleɪtəd/
mutually related
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
Cæsar
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
DickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
DumasnounUS /ˈduːməz/
French writer remembered for his swashbuckling historical tales (1802-1870)
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Electrotyped
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top $2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top 2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top _net_ 1.60 _postpaid_ 1.75 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco _net_ 4.00 _postpaid_ 4.15 L. C. PAGE & COMPANY New England Building Boston, Mass.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
et
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From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
etc
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
divisible by two
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
exhaustiveadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
set up or found
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
futilitynounUS /fjuːˈtɪləti/
uselessness as a consequence of having no practical result
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top $2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top 2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top _net_ 1.60 _postpaid_ 1.75 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco _net_ 4.00 _postpaid_ 4.15 L. C. PAGE & COMPANY New England Building Boston, Mass.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the act of departing
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
hereinadverbUS /hɪˈrɪn/
in this place or thing or document
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
incorporateverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/
make into a whole or make part of a whole
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
a message received and understood
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading JAMES BRAMSTON, _The Art of Politicks_.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
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 The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
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labours
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From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
immediately past
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
levantnounUS /ləˈvænt/
a heavy morocco often used in bookbinding
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a room where books are kept
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
engage in
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
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 To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
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a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
Maypolenoun
a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
monounUS /moʊ/
an indefinitely short time
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moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
a particular point in time
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
morocconounUS /mərˈɑːkoʊ/
a kingdom (constitutional monarchy) in northwestern Africa with a largely Muslim population; achieved independence from France in 1956
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subject to death
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
as might be expected
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
NormandynounUS /ˈnɔːrməndi/
a former province of northwestern France on the English channel; divided into Haute-Normandie and Basse-Normandie
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
novelist's
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From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
on one occasion
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
PeasenounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
pilesnounUS /paɪlz/
venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Pinkethman
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
Politicks
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From this reading JAMES BRAMSTON, _The Art of Politicks_.
postpaidadjective
used especially of mail; paid in advance
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Rambles
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
move upward
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
résumé
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From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Identical; not different.
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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
Simonds
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
sizedadjectiveUS /saɪzd/
having a specified size
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
make square
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
sublunaryadjective
situated between the earth and the moon
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
confined on all sides
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top $2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top 2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top _net_ 1.60 _postpaid_ 1.75 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco _net_ 4.00 _postpaid_ 4.15 L. C. PAGE & COMPANY New England Building Boston, Mass.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
to-day
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From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top $2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top 2.00 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco 5.00 Library 12mo, cloth, gilt top _net_ 1.60 _postpaid_ 1.75 The Same, 3/4 levant morocco _net_ 4.00 _postpaid_ 4.15 L. C. PAGE & COMPANY New England Building Boston, Mass.
topographicaladjective
concerned with topography
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
Touraine
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
TroynounUS /trɔɪ/
a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones; based on a 12-ounce pound and an ounce of 480 grains
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
What's
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
in or at the place that
From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
Where's
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From this reading _Author of "Dumas' Paris," "Cathedrals of France," "Rambles in Normandy," "Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine," etc._ Fourth Impression, April, 1908 Fifth Impression, April, 1910 _COLONIAL PRESS_ _Electrotyped and Printed by C. H. Simonds & Co._ _Boston, U. S. A._ _All sublunary things of death partake!_ _What alteration does a cent'ry make!_ _Kings and Comedians all are mortal found,_ _Cæsar and Pinkethman are underground._ _What's not destroyed by time's devouring hand?_ _Where's Troy, and where's the Maypole in the Strand?_ _Pease, cabbages, and turnips once grew where_ _Now stands New Bond Street and a newer square;_ _Such piles of buildings now rise up and down,_ _London itself seems going out of town._
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
which person or people
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading To all such, then, the present work is offered, not necessarily as the last word or even as an exhaustive résumé, knowing full well the futility for any chronicler to attempt to do such a subject full justice within the confines of a moderate sized volume, where so many correlated facts of history and side lights of contemporary information are thrown upon the screen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The attempt is herein made to present in an informal manner such facts of historical, topographical, and literary moment as surrounded the localities especially identified with the life and work of Charles Dickens in the city of London, with naturally a not infrequent reference to such scenes and incidents as he was wont to incorporate in the results of his literary labours; believing that there are a considerable number of persons, travellers, lovers of Dickens, enthusiasts _et als._, who might be glad of a work which should present within a single pair of covers a résumé of the facts concerning the subject matter indicated by the title of this book; to remind them in a way of what already exists to-day of the London Dickens knew, as well as of the changes which have taken place since the novelist's time.