used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
in actual fact
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WOLF AT HOME.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
for the reason that
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
rid of obstructions
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
connoisseurnounUS /ˌkɑːnəˈsɜːr/
an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
GallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WOLF AT HOME.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
Joe
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From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
immediately past
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
music-hall
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From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
namingnounUS /ˈneɪmɪŋ/
the verbal act of naming
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
shrinksnounUS /ʃrɪŋks/
plural of “shrink” — a physician who specializes in psychiatry
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
and nothing more
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
TemptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Joe Gallop stood in the doorway of this hall, a few days after the Tempting of Mr. James.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOLF AT HOME.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is a certain music-hall, in a certain street, leading out of a certain road, and this is quite clear and definite enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For this reason one shrinks from actually naming it, because it might become fashionable, and then, if it fondly tried to change its character to suit its changed audience, it might entirely lose its present charm, and become simply commonplace.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Its distinctive characteristics, above any of its fellows, is a vulgarity so profound, that the connoisseur or student in that branch of mental culture thinks that here at last he has reached the lowest depths.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE WOLF AT HOME.
