AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
BARTON'S
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From this reading BARTON'S LONDON EXPERIENCES.
broad-built
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From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
dimadjectiveUS /dɪm/
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading BARTON'S LONDON EXPERIENCES.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
garretsnounUS /ˈɡerəts/
plural of “garret” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
grimadjectiveUS /ɡrɪm/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
liesnounUS /laɪz/
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading BARTON'S LONDON EXPERIENCES.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
MRSnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
painnounUS /peɪn/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
populousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələs/
densely populated
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
rainnounUS /reɪn/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading For us green paths refreshed by frequent rain, For them dark alleys where the dust lies grim!
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
self-indulgencenoun
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
water-rat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Not doomed by us to this appointed pain-- God made us rich and poor--of what do these complain?"
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "A life of self-indulgence is for us, A life of self-denial is for them; For us the streets, broad-built and populous, For them unhealthy corners, garrets dim, And cellars where the water-rat may swim!
