used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
gotten under control
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
being one more than seven
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE FRIEND OF THE FALLEN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIEND OF THE FALLEN.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
the act of retaining something
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
meanderedverbUS /miˈændərd/
past form of “meander” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRIEND OF THE FALLEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
and nothing more
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
an amount of time
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
resortsnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
Soapworks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIEND OF THE FALLEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading On Sundays and holidays, it was thronged; on other days lonesome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
Tuileriesnoun
palace and royal residence built for Catherine de Medicis in 1564 and burned down in 1871; all that remains today are the formal gardens
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
waistcoatnoun
a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
Wharfside
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From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
at the time that
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
wine-stores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This man passed the wine-stores with much difficulty but for a period temperance triumphed; but when it came to the twentieth saloon on the route, it was too much, and he entered the next one for--only one glass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was there a strolling ground with drinking resorts along the line.
workingmannoun
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading At eight that same evening, a workingman, holding his hand to his waistcoat pocket as though it contained money in larger quantity than usual, staggered out of the Tuileries Palace and meandered along the road to the Soapworks Wharfside.
