Chapter XII

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

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

later than; following

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

equally

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

(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 We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE 'RAG.'

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

a professional cook

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

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

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

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From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

a person who is recovering from illness

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

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From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

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

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a small syringe with detachable nozzles; used for vaginal lavage and enemas

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

only a very short time before

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

person who does no work

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

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

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

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From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

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

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a form of address for a man

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

above and across; more than

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

lacking pathways

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

bring forth or yield

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a small piece of cloth or paper

From this reading AT THE 'RAG.'

new

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

members of a governing board

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

not in physical motion

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

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

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

the environmental condition

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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

From this reading AT THE 'RAG.'

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a large gathering of people

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

in the direction of

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

precisely as stated

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

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From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

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

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We now turn to a very different scene and locality--to Regent Street, still deemed the architectural _chef d'œuvre_ of the celebrated Mr. Nash, though it is all mere brick and plaster.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

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

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.

at the time that

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

in or at the place that

From this reading Enjoying the situation and his surroundings to the fullest extent, he was walking slowly down towards where the colonnades stood of old, when suddenly he experienced something between an electric shock and a cold douche.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It was a bright sunny forenoon, and as Vivian Hammersley, now a convalescent, and in accurate morning mufti, looked on the well-dressed throng, the shops filled with everything the mind could desire or the world produce, and at the entire aspect of the well-swept street, he thought, after his recent experience of forest and donga, of rocky mountain and pathless karoo, that there was nothing like it in Europe for an idler--that it surpassed alike the Broadway of Uncle Sam and the Grand Boulevard of Paris.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The London season was past and over, but one would hardly have thought so, as the broad pavements seemed still so crowded, and so many vehicles of every kind were passing in close lines along the thoroughfare from Waterloo Place to the Langham Hotel.