Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

how long something has existed

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

past form of “communicate” — transmit information

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

plural of “counter” — table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

mental turmoil

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

housing that someone is living in

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

divisible by two

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

plural of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

rough shelter whose roof has only one slope

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

the force of workers available

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

not any; not one

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

go across or through

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

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

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

on the contrary

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

impressive in appearance

From this reading The office was a kind of lean-to to the house, which was much loftier, more imposing, and stately; and Mr Crediton’s room communicated with his dwelling by a dark passage.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

the visual percept of a region

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

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

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

at the time that

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.

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

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole edifice was red brick, and recalled the age of the early Georges, or even of their predecessor Anne--a time when men were not ashamed of their business, but at the same time did it unpretendingly, and had no need during office hours of gilding or plate-glass.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows were never cleaned, on principle, and there were some iron bars across the lower half of them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr Crediton’s bank was in the High Street of Camelford--a low-roofed, rather shabby-looking office, with dingy old desks and counters, at which the clerks sat about in corners, all visible to the public, and liable to constant distraction.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Mr Crediton’s own room was inside--you had to pass through the office to reach it; and the banker, when he chose to open his door, was visible to the clerks and the public at the end of the dingy vista, just as the clerks, and the public entering at the swing-door, and sometimes the street outside, were to him.