used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
fairylandnounUS /ˈferilænd/
something existing solely in the imagination (but often mistaken for reality)
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
frontagenounUS /ˈfrʌntɪdʒ/
the extent of land abutting on a street or water
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
plate-glass
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From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
do one's shopping
From this reading The Shop.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
make square
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Shop.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
thoroughfaresnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊferz/
plural of “thoroughfare” — a public road from one place to another
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
Tottenham's
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From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
in the direction of
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
websnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading It represented everything, from substantial domestic linen to fairy webs of lace, which money could buy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To many people, but these were mostly ladies, Tottenham’s was a kind of fairyland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Tottenham’s is situated in one of the great thoroughfares which lead out of the heart of London, towards one of its huge suburbs.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It consists of an immense square pile of building, facing to four different streets, with frontage of plate-glass windows, and masses of costly shawls and silks appearing through.
