93
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From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
a cherished desire
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
any thing at all
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
BOHEMIAnounUS /boʊˈhiːmiə/
a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
BohemiannounUS /boʊˈhiːmiən/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
Cloister's
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From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
in a serious manner
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
epochnounUS /ˈepək/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
EVACUATEverbUS /ɪˈvækjəeɪt/
move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
divisible by two
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
with resolute determination
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
grubbing
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From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
and nothing more
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
London'snounUS /ˈlʌndənz/
possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
not any; not one
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
Orlebar
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From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
an amount of time
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
prosaicadjectiveUS /proʊˈzeɪɪk/
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
realising
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From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
second-floor
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From this reading The second-floor back had a cupboard of a bedroom leading out of it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Even I, desirous as I was of seeing romance in everything, could not call my lodgings anything but dingy, dark, and commonplace.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were just like a million other of London’s mean lodgings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I EVACUATE BOHEMIA _(James Orlebar Cloister’s narrative continued)_ The three weeks which I spent at No. 93A mark an epoch in my life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was during that period that I came nearest to realising my ambition to be a Bohemian; and at the end of the third week, for reasons which I shall state, I deserted Bohemia, firmly and with no longing, lingering glance behind, and settled down to the prosaic task of grubbing earnestly for money.
