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From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
Bayswater
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From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
Chelsea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Westminster is essentially sad--sad with a noble, stately sadness.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
Kensington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
held up in the air
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
not any; not one
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Westminster is essentially sad--sad with a noble, stately sadness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Each part of London has its own peculiar atmosphere.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Westminster is essentially sad--sad with a noble, stately sadness.
Selton
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From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Westminster is essentially sad--sad with a noble, stately sadness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading Chelsea is cheerful; Kensington reserved; Bayswater extremely refined; Bloomsbury vulgar and pathetic--and a number of other things.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the room overlooking the Abbey were spent many dark and ominous hours.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading By direction of Nurse Selton, Poppy presented herself at No. 10 one dreary October day, and while she stood knocking at the door of the mean house, the grey, sad shadows of Westminster fell across her, and were not lifted by day or night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Westminster is essentially sad--sad with a noble, stately sadness.
