Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

plural of “attic” — floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

closed to traffic

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

raised above the ground

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

a quick look

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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From this reading The House-Tops!

past form of “humor” — put into a good mood

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the item at the end

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

darkened with overcast

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

plural of “londoner” — a native or resident of London

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

on one occasion

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

and nothing more

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

look furtively

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

a straight line at right angles to another line

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

plural of “produce” — fresh fruits and vegetable grown for the market

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

the possibility of future success

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

plural of “requisite” — anything indispensable

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

precisely, exactly

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

in the second place

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

get by special effort

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the act of choosing or selecting

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

lie obliquely

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

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

From this reading The House-Tops!

in the third place

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

in the direction of

From this reading But a great many requisites go towards the selection of the right point of survey.

in an unambiguous manner

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a soberizing effect that prospect produces on the mind.

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

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

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 First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is not enough to secure a lodging in the attic; you must not be fobbed off with a front attic that faces the street.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading First, your attic must be unequivocally a back attic; secondly, the house in which it is located must be slightly elevated above its neighbors; thirdly, the window must not lie slant on the roof, as is common with attics,--in which case you can only catch a peep of that leaden canopy which infatuated Londoners call the sky,--but must be a window perpendicular, and not half blocked up by the parapets of that fosse called the gutter; and, lastly, the sight must be so humored that you cannot catch a glimpse of the pavements: if you once see the world beneath, the whole charm of that world above is destroyed.