used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
(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 The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
ChemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
your parents
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
FORDE
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From this reading FORDE TAKES HIS HAT.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading FORDE TAKES HIS HAT.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FORDE TAKES HIS HAT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
inquirernounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪrər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
a narrow way or road
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
LimitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
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 Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
Mortomley
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From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
optionaladjectiveUS /ˈɑːpʃənəl/
possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
St
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From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
not in physical motion
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading FORDE TAKES HIS HAT.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
Vedast
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From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
warehousesnounUS /ˈwerhaʊzɪz/
plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The stores, warehouses, and offices of the General Chemical Company (Limited), are situated, as all City folks know, on St. Vedast Wharf, Vedast Lane, Upper Thames Street.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
at the time that
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Landing stages and railway bridges, which have altered the aspect of so many other places of business, have left St. Vedast Wharf untouched.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
a late time of life
From this reading And the curious inquirer will find it still presenting precisely the same appearance as it did in those early summer days of a few years back when it was still optional with Mortomley to do what he liked under certain conditions with his own estate.
