used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
(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 LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
architecturaladjectiveUS /ˌɑːrkəˈtektʃərəl/
of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
Blackheath
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From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
BLESSINGTON
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From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
BULWER
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From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
BYRONnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
COACHESnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
without stop or interruption
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
D'ISRAELI
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From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
being one more than seven
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
the organ of sight
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
GALT
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From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
KING'SnounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
NOVELISTnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
OPINIONSnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
PELHAMnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
PROCESSIONnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
RECOLLECTIONSnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
REGENTnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
Shooter'snounUS /ˈʃuːtərz/
possessive form of “shooter” — a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
St
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From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
the upper part of anything
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
VIVIAN
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From this reading FIRST VIEW OF LONDON--THE KING'S BIRTHDAY--PROCESSION OF MAIL COACHES--REGENT STREET--LADY BLESSINGTON--THE ORIGINAL PELHAM--BULWER, THE NOVELIST--JOHN GALT--D'ISRAELI, THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY--RECOLLECTIONS OF BYRON--INFLUENCE OF AMERICAN OPINIONS ON ENGLISH LITERATURE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Blackheath (seven or eight miles from the centre of London), the beautiful hedges disappeared, and it was one continued mass of buildings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading LONDON.--From the top of Shooter's Hill we got our first view of London--an indistinct, architectural mass, extending all round to the horizon, and half enveloped in a dim and lurid smoke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading "That is St. Paul's!--there is Westminster Abbey!--there is the tower of London!"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
in the company of; together with
From this reading What directions were these to follow for the first time with the eye!
