used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
(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 Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
any person at all
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
Boz
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From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
without doubt or question
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
enclosuresnounUS /ɪnˈkloʊʒərz/
plural of “enclosure” — a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
Goswell
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From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
many times at short intervals
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
Pickwick
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From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
Pickwick's
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From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
one of four equal parts
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
on the contrary
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
squaresnounUS /skwerz/
plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
tenancynounUS /ˈtenənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading This Goswell Street tenancy shows clearly that the neighbourhood was a desirable one for residents of position.
terracesnounUS /ˈterəsəz/
plural of “terrace” — usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
precisely as stated
From this reading Nothing is more depressing than the aspect of these fallen places; but, in Mr. Pickwick's time, they had not been very long erected.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
in or at the place that
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, at that time, it was really a "genteel" neighbourhood, as anyone can see who walks along the desolate streets and terraces, the forlorn squares and enclosures that are close by, and where the New River runs.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A question that has often exercised ingenious folk is, why did Mr. Pickwick choose to live in Goswell Street? rather, why did Boz select such a quarter for him?
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
but in spite of that
From this reading Indeed, this offers yet another department which his wonderful Book suggests: that it is the best record of all the changes that have taken place in London.
