adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
amalgamnounUS /əˈmælɡəm/
an alloy of mercury with another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities in teeth; except for iron and platinum all metals dissolve in mercury and chemists refer to the resulting mercury mixtures as amalgams
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
BodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
cousinnounUS /ˈkʌzən/
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
dwellsverbUS /dwelz/
third-person singular of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
Forsyte
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From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
GreeksnounUS /ɡriːks/
plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
haphazardadjectiveUS /hæpˈhæzərd/
dependent upon or characterized by chance
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
Ishmaelites
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From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
ItaliansnounUS /ˌɪˈtæljənz/
plural of “italian” — a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “So-ho, my wild one!”
namesnounUS /neɪmz/
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “So-ho, my wild one!”
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
PoliticadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
possessiveadjectiveUS /pəˈzesɪv/
serving to express or indicate possession
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
proprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
quartersnounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərz/
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
rentsnounUS /rents/
plural of “rent” — a payment or series of payments made by the lessee to an owner for use of some property, facility, equipment, or service
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
restaurantsnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnts/
plural of “restaurant” — a building where people go to eat
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
So-ho
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “So-ho, my wild one!”
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
stuffsnounUS /stʌfs/
plural of “stuff” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all quarters in the queer adventurous amalgam called London, Soho is perhaps least suited to the Forsyte spirit.
tomatoesnounUS /təˈmeɪtoʊz/
plural of “tomato” — mildly acid red or yellow pulpy fruit eaten as a vegetable
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
UntidyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪdi/
not neat and tidy
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “So-ho, my wild one!”
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Untidy, full of Greeks, Ishmaelites, cats, Italians, tomatoes, restaurants, organs, coloured stuffs, queer names, people looking out of upper windows, it dwells remote from the British Body Politic.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading George would have said if he had seen his cousin going there.
YetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet has it haphazard proprietary instincts of its own, and a certain possessive prosperity which keeps its rents up when those of other quarters go down.
