Chapter IV

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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From this reading ADRIENNE.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

remote in manner

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

form a curve

From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

confined by bonds

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

plural of “dimension” — the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

in a drooping manner

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the organ of sight

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

plural of “factory” — a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

set up or found

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing German

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

having hills and crags

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

ten 10s

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

immediately past

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

occurring in or having many forms or shapes or appearances

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

in the near future

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

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

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

with one side forward or to the front

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

morally degraded

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

make square

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

not in physical motion

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the environmental condition

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

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From this reading The river here made a bend, and passed the front of the town-hall.

decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

precisely as stated

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

close enough to be walked to

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble

From this reading ‘I love my lady; she is very fair; Her brow is wan, and bound by simple hair: Her spirit sits aloof, and high, But glances from her tender eye, In sweetness droopingly.’

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

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

From this reading Myles left the house, and, traversing some sideways, found himself presently in a steep, hilly street, which he descended, arriving at last at a sort of square, through the middle of which ran the river Thanse, and on both sides of which were rows of shops.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Then, walking on a hundred yards or so, he emerged in another still larger open space, opposite a large and beautiful building, which, in its delicate and multiform Gothic tracery, and noble dimensions, with the springing gilded spire leaping aloft at last, offered a startling contrast to its sordid surroundings--the shabby, low houses, narrow streets, and grimy factories which crowded round, as near as they dared.