Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

(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 Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

plural of “announcement” — a formal public statement

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

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

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

past form of “chalk” — write, draw, or trace with chalk

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

superlative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

third-person singular of “consist” — originate

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

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

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

the act of departing

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

flagstones collectively

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

the act of giving

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

continually recurring to the mind

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

engage or hire for work

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

past form of “intersperse” — place at intervals in or among

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

plural of “knave” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

a large indefinite number

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

of an obscure nature

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

a wrapped container

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

a state of extreme poverty or destitution

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

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

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

for the most part

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

get by special effort

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

plural of “quack” — an untrained person who pretends to be a physician and who dispenses medical advice

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

plural of “samaritan” — a member of the people inhabiting Samaria in biblical times

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

the work of a sailor

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

without speaking

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

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

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

propel through the air

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

a social division of (usually preliterate) people

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria

From this reading They are principally notices of the approaching departure of _“superior, fast-sailing, coppered and copper-fastened ships,”_ for the United States, Canada, New South Wales, and other places.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The advertisements of pauperism chalked upon the flagging round the dock walls, are singularly accompanied by a multitude of quite different announcements, placarded upon the walls themselves.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

in or at the place that

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

the general location where something is

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

which person or people

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

belonging to which person

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading PLACARDS, BRASS-JEWELERS, TRUCK-HORSES, AND STEAMERS As I wish to group together what fell under my observation concerning the Liverpool docks, and the scenes roundabout, I will try to throw into this chapter various minor things that I recall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Interspersed with these, are the advertisements of Jewish clothesmen, informing the judicious seamen where he can procure of the best and the cheapest; together with ambiguous medical announcements of the tribe of quacks and empirics who prey upon all seafaring men.

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

From this reading Not content with thus publicly giving notice of their whereabouts, these indefatigable Sangrados and pretended Samaritans hire a parcel of shabby workhouse-looking knaves, whose business consists in haunting the dock walls about meal times, and silently thrusting mysterious little billets—duodecimo editions of the larger advertisements—into the astonished hands of the tars.