used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
(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 But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
bloodsnounUS /blʌdz/
plural of “blood” — the fluid (red in vertebrates) that is pumped through the body by the heart and contains plasma, blood cells, and platelets
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
Devereux
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
Holles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
lendersnounUS /ˈlendərz/
plural of “lender” — someone who lends money or gives credit in business matters
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
not any; not one
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
and nothing more
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
that is looked for
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
TheirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
transparencynounUS /trænˈsperənsi/
permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
typistnounUS /ˈtaɪpɪst/
someone paid to operate a typewriter
From this reading Katherine Bush had been the shorthand typist there since she was nineteen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
precisely as stated
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
at the time that
From this reading Dusk was coming on when Katherine Bush left the office of the Jew money lenders, Livingstone and Devereux, in Holles Street.
which person or people
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They paid her well, and she had the whole of Saturday to herself.
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 Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Theirs was a modest establishment with no indication upon the wire blind of the only street window as to the trade practised by the two owners of the aristocratic names emblazoned upon the dingy transparency.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But it was very well known all the same to numerous young bloods who often sought temporary relief within its doors.
