1661
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From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
ALLENnounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
BERNARDnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
CAPESnounUS /keɪps/
plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
Charing
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From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
ETC
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From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
gabledadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪbəld/
(of a roof) constructed with a single slope on each side of the ridge supported at the end by a gable or vertical triangular portion of an end wall
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
JAYnounUS /dʒeɪ/
United States diplomat and jurist who negotiated peace treaties with Britain and served as the first chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1829)
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
junctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.
LTD
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From this reading LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
others
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From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
pent-roof
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From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
RUSKINnounUS /ˈrʌskɪn/
British art critic (1819-1900)
From this reading RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
stablingnoun
accommodation for animals (especially for horses)
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
UNWIN
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From this reading LONDON: GEORGE ALLEN & UNWIN LTD.
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 RUSKIN HOUSE MUSEUM STREET W.C.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading _By_ BERNARD CAPES AUTHOR OF “THE LAKE OF WINE,” “A JAY OF ITALY,” ETC., ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a substantial building, consisting of two gabled sections, divided by a third and wider having a pent-roof, and forming with the others a deep recess, in whose ground quarters was plentiful accommodation for the stabling of horses.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Somewhere about the western angle now formed by the junction of Oxford Street and the Charing Cross Road, there stood in the year 1661 “The Mischief” Inn.
