used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
in the past
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The fog had lifted, and all London was alight.
(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 The fog had lifted, and all London was alight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
Anne'snounUS /ænz/
possessive form of “anne” — Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
balconynounUS /ˈbælkəni/
an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
contemplatively
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From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The fog had lifted, and all London was alight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
Forrester's
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From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
greensnounUS /ɡriːnz/
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
greys
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From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
Hyde
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From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — 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 Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
held up in the air
From this reading The fog had lifted, and all London was alight.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The fog had lifted, and all London was alight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
MansionsnounUS /ˈmæntʃənz/
plural of “mansion” — (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
overhungverbUS /oʊvərˈhʌŋ/
inflected form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
silhouettesnounUS /ˌsɪləˈwets/
plural of “silhouette” — an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow)
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
silversnounUS /ˈsɪlvərz/
plural of “silver” — a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
St
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From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
at the time that
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gregory went to the balcony and overhung his view contemplatively for a while.
WhitehallnounUS /ˈwaɪthɔːl/
a wide street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament; site of many government offices
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading Gregory walked at a brisk pace from Mrs. Forrester's house in Wilton Crescent to Hyde Park Corner, and from there, through St. James's Park, to Queen Anne's Mansions where he had a flat.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading It was high up in the large block of buildings and its windows looked over the greys and greens and silvers of the park, the water shining in the midst, and the dim silhouettes of Whitehall rising in stately significance on the evening sky.
a late time of life
From this reading He had moved into it from dismal rooms when prosperity had first come to him, five or six years ago, and was much attached to it.
