Chapter XI · Chapter 11

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

apart from; not including

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

cooked by frying in fat

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

tastelessly showy

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

groceries sold by a greengrocer

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a social unit living together

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

and nothing more

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

most important element

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

plural of “numeral” — a symbol used to represent a number

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

edible viscera of a butchered animal

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

for each

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

do one's shopping

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

covered with or resembling slime

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

habitually unclean

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

in a mendacious and untruthful manner

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

of or associated with the great masses of people

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

precisely as stated

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lalage Penrose's flat was on the second floor of a small block of flats in a narrow and grimy street.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

in or at the place that

From this reading Garbage and paper littered the roadway, except where there was sufficient slimy black mud to cover these; but, on the other hand, there was a large and gaudy public house at the corner, opposite a similar block of flats, and a cab rank just down the side turning.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Unwashed children from the uncleanly houses which made up the rest of the street seemed to spend the whole day, and half the night, dancing to barrel organs.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Opposite the main entrance was a fried fish shop, and next door to that a coal and greengrocery stores, with the latest price per hundredweight of what were untruthfully called the "Best Household Coals" displayed in huge numerals on each of the windows.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Lalage's flat consisted of three very small rooms, for which she paid fifty pounds a year.