Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

(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 SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

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

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

rural regions

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

third-person singular of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

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

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

physically weak

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

draw a harrow over

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

an old form of “has”

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

plural of “hayfield” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

not close together in time

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

relating to or characteristic of a metropolis

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

by chance

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

wandering freely

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

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

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

an ordered reference standard

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

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

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

not in physical motion

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

a plaster now made mostly from Portland cement and sand and lime; applied while soft to cover exterior walls or surfaces

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

up to a particular time

From this reading Fame hath a fleeting breath, Hope may be frail or fond; But Love shall be Love till death, And perhaps beyond."

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But one or two still remain among their hayfields and rhododendrons.

not left to spoil

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

plural of “villa” — Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Until the Metropolitan Railway joined Harrow to Baker Street, the Hill stood in the midst of genuine and unspoilt country, separated by five miles of grass from the nearest point of the metropolis, and encompassed by isolated dwellings, ranging in rank and scale from villas to country houses.[1] Most of the latter have fallen victims to the speculative builder, and have been cut up into alleys of brick and stucco.

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

From this reading John Verney had an eager curiosity, not common in schoolboys, to know something about the countryside in which he dwelt.

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading SELF-QUESTIONING "Friend, of my infinite dreams Little enough endures; Little howe'er it seems, It is yours, all yours.