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Saunterings in and About London
Saunterings in and About London

Chapter II

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Down the Thames.
RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.
KEIF AND MR.
BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.
Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Saunterings in and About London

Chapter II

Chapter 2 of Saunterings in and About London is here in full — 2568 sentences across 514 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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Down the Thames.
/daʊn ðə temz/
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RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.
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KEIF AND MR.
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BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.
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Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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arched adjective US /ɑːrtʃt/

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading “Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.”

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boating noun US /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading “BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.”

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colliers noun US /ˈkɑːljərz/

plural of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading “RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.”

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docks noun US /dɑːks/

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

From this reading “BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.”

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greenwich noun US /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading “BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.”

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newcastle noun US /ˈnuːkæsəl/

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading “RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.”

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pillared adjective US /ˈpɪlərd/

having pillars

From this reading “Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.”

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Thames noun US /temz/

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading “Down the Thames.”

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OLD SOLDIERS adjective + noun counted as “old soldier”

In this reading “BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.”

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AFLOATadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/

aimlessly drifting

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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AgainadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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ANdeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading KEIF AND MR.

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archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/

constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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ATprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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BAXTER

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From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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BOATINGnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/

water travel for pleasure

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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BRIDGEnounUS /brɪdʒ/

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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BUILDverbUS /bɪld/

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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bulwarks

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From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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COLLIERSnounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/

plural of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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CUSTOMnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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DANGERSnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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DOCKSnounUS /dɑːks/

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

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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DownadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Down the Thames.

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DR

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From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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ENGLANDnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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ENGLISHMANnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/

a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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ENGLISHMENnounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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footnounUS /fʊt/

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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FOREIGNERSnounUS /ˈfɔːrənərz/

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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GERMANYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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GREENWICHnounUS /ˈɡrenɪtʃ/

a borough of Greater London on the Thames; zero degrees of longitude runs through Greenwich; time is measured relative to Greenwich Mean Time

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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HOTELSnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/

plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/

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

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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HOW

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From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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INprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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KEIF

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From this reading KEIF AND MR.

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LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading KEIF AND MR.

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NEWCASTLEnounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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oceannounUS /ˈoʊʃən/

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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OLDadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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onwardadverbUS /ˈɔːnwərd/

forward in time or order or degree

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/

be against; express opposition to

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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PARKnounUS /pɑːrk/

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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pillaredadjectiveUS /ˈpɪlərd/

having pillars

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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POOLnounUS /puːl/

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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POT-HOUSES

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From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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PRIVATEadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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progressnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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RE-APPEARANCE

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From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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RIVERnounUS /ˈrɪvər/

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

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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SCENEnounUS /siːn/

the place where some action occurs

From this reading RIVER SCENE AT LONDON BRIDGE.--COLLIERS FROM NEWCASTLE.--THE CUSTOM HOUSE.--THE POOL.--THE DANGERS OF THE THAMES.--AN ENGLISHMAN AFLOAT.--RE-APPEARANCE OF DR.

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SCENESnounUS /siːnz/

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

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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SHIPSnounUS /ʃɪps/

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

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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SOLDIERSnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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ThamesnounUS /temz/

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading Down the Thames.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading Down the Thames.

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thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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TUNNELverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/

move through by or as by digging

From this reading BAXTER.--BOATING SCENES.--THE THAMES TUNNEL.--PRIVATE DOCKS.--HOW ENGLISHMEN BUILD SHIPS FOR FOREIGNERS.--GREENWICH.--OLD SOLDIERS IN ENGLAND AND GERMANY.--HOTELS AND POT-HOUSES.--GREENWICH PARK.

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wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading Again we have reached the foot of London Bridge, the first of those mighty arched and pillared bulwarks, which oppose the onward progress of ocean ships into the heart of the country.

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Chapter 2 of Saunterings in and About London by Max Schlesinger holds 2568 sentences, grouped into 514 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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