abbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
AlbionnounUS /ˈælbiən/
archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
breakfasted
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From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
EssexnounUS /ˈesɪks/
a county in southeastern England on the North Sea and the Thames estuary
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
ExcursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
GreenwichnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — 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 _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
justifiesverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “justify” — show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
Lambeth
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From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
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 From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
MarshesnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəz/
plural of “marsh” — low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
MillsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
minsternounUS /ˈmɪnstər/
any of certain cathedrals and large churches; originally connected to a monastery
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
not any; not one
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading From no part of the river are so many fine objects to be seen as from this.
PatentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
PrimatenounUS /ˈpraɪmeɪt/
a senior clergyman and dignitary
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
express in words
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
St
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From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
WatermennounUS /ˈwɔːtərmən/
plural of “waterman” — someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading _Excursion to Greenwich.—Watermen.—Patent Shot Tower.—Albion Mills.—Essex Marshes._ The English say that their palaces are like hospitals, and their hospitals like palaces; and the exterior of St James's and of Greenwich justifies the saying.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
Westminster-Hall
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From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have seen this magnificent asylum for old seamen, which is so justly the boast of the nation.
which person or people
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
belonging to which person
From this reading On one side are the groves and palace of the Primate at Lambeth; on the other, the residence of the Speaker, which is now repairing in collegiate style; the abbey; and Westminster-Hall, the great court of justice, whose prodigious size and greater antiquity render it an object not less venerable and impressive than the minster.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it was my wish to see the whole course of the river through the metropolis, I breakfasted at the west end of the town with W. who had promised to accompany me, and we took boat at Westminster bridge.
