Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

how long something has existed

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

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

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

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From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading SUDDEN FRIENDSHIPS.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

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

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

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

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN OR LOW LIFE HIGH UP.

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

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

and nothing more

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN OR LOW LIFE HIGH UP.

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

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN OR LOW LIFE HIGH UP.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CHAPTER ONE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN OR LOW LIFE HIGH UP.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

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From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

express in words

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

a man who serves as a sailor

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading SUDDEN FRIENDSHIPS.

a county in southeastern England on the Thames

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

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

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

not known

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

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

From this reading THE GARRET AND THE GARDEN OR LOW LIFE HIGH UP.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

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

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading In the midst of the great wilderness--we might almost say the wilds--of that comparatively unknown region which lies on the Surrey side of the Thames, just above London Bridge, there sauntered one fine day a big bronzed seaman of middle age.