used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
Baxter
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From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
CommandmentsnounUS /kəˈmændmənts/
plural of “commandment” — something that is commanded
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
one or the other of two
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
FRANKLINnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
immediately past
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
second-hand
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From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
squalidnessnoun
sordid dirtiness
From this reading The station-house is an exception to the prevailing squalidness, being kept with great neatness.
STATION-HOUSE
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From this reading THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
tenementnounUS /ˈtenəmənt/
a run-down apartment house barely meeting minimal standards
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRANKLIN STREET STATION-HOUSE.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
not known
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
unregarded
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From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
look attentively
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
(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 Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
in or at the place that
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The station-house to which Dick had been conveyed is situated in that part of Franklin Street which lies between Centre and Baxter Streets.
Whoever
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From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Whoever passes through it in the evening, will do well to look to the safety of his pocket-book and watch, if he is imprudent enough to carry either in a district where the Ten Commandments are unknown, or unregarded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The last is one of the most wretched streets in the city, lined with miserable tenement houses, policy shops, and second-hand clothing stores.
