used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
move towards
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
Brocqs
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From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE IN LAMBETH.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
and nothing more
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
LAMBETH
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From this reading LIFE IN LAMBETH.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE IN LAMBETH.
manufactorynoun
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
a particular point in time
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
myrtlesnounUS /ˈmɜːrtəlz/
plural of “myrtle” — widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
obviatedverbUS /ˈɑːbvieɪtəd/
past form of “obviate” — do away with
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
odoursnounUS /ˈoʊdərs/
plural of “odour” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
potterynounUS /ˈpɑːtəri/
ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
pottery-house
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From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
soapnounUS /soʊp/
a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A soap manufactory near obviated every charge of this kind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
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 It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that there was any deficiency of scent around the dwelling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is needless to explain that there were neither myrtles nor vines about the pottery-house.
at the time that
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had given out its odours in full power at the moment of the Le Brocqs’ first approach to their new abode, and had greeted them just when they paused to admire the symbols which were erected on their pottery wall.
