Chapter I

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

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

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

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading GIP'S FIRST BREATH.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

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From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

plural of “causeway” — a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

stopped up; clogged up

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

-ing form of “decay” — lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

one or the other of two

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading GIP'S FIRST BREATH.

the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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From this reading GIP'S FIRST BREATH.

-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

the act of departing

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

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From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

a large number or amount

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

plural of “kennel” — outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

not any; not one

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

and nothing more

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

above and across; more than

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

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From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

imparting vitality and energy

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

show unwillingness towards

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

change to the contrary

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

meet the requirements or expectations of

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

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

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

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

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

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

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

under normal conditions

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.

precisely as stated

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading GOING along one of the back streets of the East End of London on a sultry summer day is by no means a pleasant or refreshing walk.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading There is no sweet scent in the air—no freshness; what scents there may be, are the very reverse of sweet.

belonging to which person

From this reading Heaps of rotting fruit, potato-parings, and decaying cabbage-leaves lie about the causeways, to be eagerly turned over and over in search of a prize by half-famished children, whose only anxiety, during the summer months, is to satisfy, if possible, the hunger always gnawing at them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The middle of the street is narrow, and the kennels bordering the side pavements are usually choked up with refuse thrown out from the dwellings on either hand.