Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

a female actor

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

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

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

for the reason that

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

(Greek mythology) the Muse of epic poetry

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

do something that one considers to be below one's dignity

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

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From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

sing with closed lips

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

having inhabitants; lived in

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

small in range or scope

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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 CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

a woman of refinement

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

most important element

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

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 Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

plural of “painter” — an artist who paints

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

plural of “scribbler” — informal terms for journalists

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

hidden from general view or use

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

a plane curve traced by a point circling about the center but at increasing distances from the center

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

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

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

a public road from one place to another

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

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

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

two times

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading An actress, said vague rumor; a few scribblers, a pair of painters, a military man or two.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading Here Madam Grundy never ventured, but Calliope and the tuneful nine were understood to be occasional callers.

precisely as stated

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

plural of “wall” — 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 houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

marked by repeated turns and bends

From this reading CURRENTS AND COUNTER CURRENTS Not far from one of the entrances to Regent's Park or the hum of Camden Town's main artery of traffic, lay a little winding street which, because of its curving lines, had long been known as Spiral Row.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading The houses nestled timidly behind time-worn walls; it was always very quiet within this limited precinct, and one wondered sometimes, by day, if the various secluded abodes were really inhabited, and by whom?

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

From this reading Although many would not deign in passing to glance twice down this modest thoroughfare, it presented, nevertheless, a romantic air of charm and mystery.