used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
quickly and without warning
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
(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 All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
contiguousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪɡjuːəs/
very close or connected in space or time
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
Curzon
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From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
divisible by two
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
in a gradual manner
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
not accessible to view
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
intersectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/
past form of “intersect” — meet at a point
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
market-place
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From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
mewsnoun
street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
of an obscure nature
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
palacesnounUS /ˈpæləsəz/
plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
Piccadilly
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From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
ramificationnounUS /ˌræməfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of branching out or dividing into branches
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
on the contrary
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
residencesnounUS /ˈrezɪdənsɪz/
plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
saloonsnounUS /səˈluːnz/
plural of “saloon” — a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
St
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From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All is extremely genteel; and there is almost as much repose as in the golden saloons of the contiguous palaces.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading ‘Tis cluster of small streets of little houses, frequently intersected by mews, which here are numerous, and sometimes gradually, rather than abruptly, terminating in a ramification of those mysterious regions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THAT part of the celebrated parish of St. George which is bounded on one side by Piccadilly and on the other by Curzon Street, is a district of a peculiar character.
which person or people
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those, however, who are accustomed to connect these hidden residences of the humble with scenes of misery and characters of violence, need not apprehend in this district any appeal to their sympathies, or any shock to their tastes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Sometimes a group of courts develops itself, and you may even chance to find your way into a small market-place.
