Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

(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 STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

any person at all

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

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

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “cab” — a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

entailing great loss or sacrifice

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So the streets in the West End are very full indeed.

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

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading So the streets in the West End are very full indeed.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

a young female

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the act of departing

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading So the streets in the West End are very full indeed.

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

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

and nothing more

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

engage in

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

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 STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

come together

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

not any; not one

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading I think this is what would strike anyone who was seeing London for the first time, especially if they came in what is called 'the season.'

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

up to a particular time

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

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

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.

precisely as stated

From this reading So the streets in the West End are very full indeed.

the activity of making visits

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

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

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In the beginning of May, when the fine weather comes, people in costly motor-cars appear in the Park in greater numbers, until at the height of the season there are rows and rows of them.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading So the streets in the West End are very full indeed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

at the time that

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

which person or people

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading STREETS AND SHOPS When I asked a little girl who was visiting London for the first time if it was like what she had expected, she said, 'No,' and when I asked how it differed from the idea she had had, she said: 'I expected to see long rows and rows of houses, going on for miles and miles, but I never thought there would be so many things in the streets--cabs and omnibuses and people; it's all so much fuller and gayer than I thought.'

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The season lasts for three months--May, June, and July--and during that time the people who live in the country, but are rich enough to have houses in London, come up to town; and the people who have houses in London, but who go away a great deal during the rest of the year, make a point of being in London during the season; and many other people, who are gay and rich, come up to town just for those three months to meet all their friends and see what is going on.