adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
apartmentnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənt/
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
articlesnounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
beholdverbUS /bɪˈhoʊld/
see with attention
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
besidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
blackingnoun
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
bricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
Buonaparte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
cabbagesnounUS /ˈkæbɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cabbage” — any of various types of cabbage
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
carrotsnounUS /ˈkærəts/
plural of “carrot” — deep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
confectionarynounUS /kənˈfekʃəneri/
a confectioner's shop
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
dozennounUS /ˈdʌzən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
eyenounUS /aɪ/
the organ of sight
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
familiesnounUS /ˈfæməliz/
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
gracedverbUS /ɡreɪst/
past form of “grace” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
green-grocer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
greennessnounUS /ˈɡriːnnəs/
the lush appearance of flourishing vegetation
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
herringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
lettuces
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From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
lollypops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
milknounUS /mɪlk/
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
mind'snounUS /maɪndz/
possessive form of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
perishablenounUS /ˈperɪʃəbəl/
food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
permitnounUS /pərˈmɪt/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
rednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
RepairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
respectableadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektəbəl/
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
samplesnounUS /ˈsæmpəlz/
plural of “sample” — a small part of something intended as representative of the whole
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
seasonnounUS /ˈsiːzən/
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading In my mind's eye how distinctly do I behold that humble shop in all the greenness and beauty of its Saturday morning's display.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
skewverbUS /skjuː/
turn or place at an angle
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
superintended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In one pane, by permission, was placed the sign board of my honored parent, informing the reading public, that 'Repairs were neatly executed!'
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
Warren'snounUS /ˈwɔːrənz/
possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This 'airy' apartment was situated in a narrow alley of great thoroughfare, in the heart of the great metropolis.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our precarious means were too small to permit us to rent a house, we therefore rented one large room, which served us for-- "Parlor and kitchen and all!" in the uppermost story of a house, containing about a dozen families.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The lower part of this domicile was occupied by one James, who did 'porter's work,' while his wife superintended the trade of a miscellaneous store, called a green-grocer's; although the stock comprised, besides a respectable skew of cabbages, carrots, lettuces, and other things in season, a barrel of small beer, a side of bacon, a few red herrings, a black looking can of 'new milk,' and those less perishable articles, Warren's blacking, and Flanders' bricks; while the window was graced with a few samples of common confectionary, celebrated under the sweet names of lollypops, Buonaparte's ribs, and bulls'-eyes.
