Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

higher than, or over, something

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(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 Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

equipment designed to serve a specific function

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

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From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

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Bound written or printed works.

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plural of “bottle” — a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

confined by bonds

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a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

the overhead upper surface of a covered space

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

relating to or used in chemistry

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

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a thin layer covering something

From this reading Everything had a thick coating of dust.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

plural of “coffer” — an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

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the act of constructing something

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

a pair who associate with one another

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overfilled or compacted or concentrated

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plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

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someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

a style of glazed earthenware; usually white with blue decoration

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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

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plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

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the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

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From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

not still wet

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remove the dust from

From this reading Everything had a thick coating of dust.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything had a thick coating of dust.

widely known and esteemed

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the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

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a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

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inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl

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

From this reading Everything had a thick coating of dust.

a work produced by hand labor

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plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

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grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

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a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

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inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

moving to the inside of something

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attractive and tempting

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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

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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

Wide-mouthed cylindrical containers made of clay or glass, used for storing goods.

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

indicating the most important performer or role

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someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

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consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

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in a disrespectful jeering manner

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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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

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touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

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From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

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From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

the back of a military formation or procession

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plural of “reptile” — any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

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

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only a very short time before

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plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

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Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

do one's shopping

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

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plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

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plural of “skull” — the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates

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on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

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a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading Everything had a thick coating of dust.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

A large, heavy, scholarly book containing ancient lore or magical writings.

From this reading In the room behind, chemical apparatus of strange construction was on one table; packets of herbs were on another; a huge tome lay opened on the floor, and books were piled on the chairs.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Dried skins of birds, animals and hideous reptiles hung from the walls and ceiling; a couple of skulls grinned mockingly above a doorway leading into a little room at the rear, and it was difficult to steer one's way between the old furniture, the iron bound coffers and miscellaneous articles which crowded the shop.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

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

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

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

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bottles of all shapes and sizes loaded the shelves, mingled with jars and vases from China, Delft ware from Holland and plates and dishes from France, which Dr. Mountchance swore were the handiwork of Palissy, the famous artist-potter.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.

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From this reading "YOU'VE A MIGHTY COAXING TONGUE" The shop on London Bridge of Dr. Mountchance, apothecary, astrologer, dealer in curios and sometimes money lender and usurer, was in its way picturesque and quaint, but to most tastes would scarcely be called inviting.