Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

in the past

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

(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 Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

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

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

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

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

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From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

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From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

used especially of front teeth having (artificial) crowns

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

in an ill-natured manner

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

well in the past; former

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

the range within which a voice can be heard

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

a particular point in time

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

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From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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

From this reading Mr. Richard Catesby, second officer of the ss.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Mr. Catesby, turning into Bashford's Lane, lost in a moment all this life and colour.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

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

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

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

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The hum of distant voices certainly reached there, but that was all, for Bashford's Lane, a retiring thoroughfare facing a blank dock wall, capped here and there by towering spars, set an example of gentility which neighbouring streets had long ago decided crossly was impossible for ordinary people to follow.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The bustle of the day had departed, and the inhabitants of Wapping, in search of coolness and fresh air, were sitting at open doors and windows indulging in general conversation with any-body within earshot.

someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

From this reading _Wizard_, emerged from the dock-gates in high good-humour to spend an evening ashore.