Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

in an absentminded or preoccupied manner

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

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

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

relating to or containing bile

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

give a tip or gratuity to in return for a service, beyond the compensation agreed on

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

calling up a spirit or devil

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

a long and thoughtful observation

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

greatly pleased

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

adroitness in using the hands

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

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From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

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

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

take in solid food

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

of or relating to the sky or heavens

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

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

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

set up or found

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

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

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

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

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

requiring attention or action

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

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

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

vague or not clearly defined or stated

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

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 And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

the force of workers available

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

used to form the superlative

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

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From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading And nothing but Grandfather Nat's restraining hand postponed my first bilious attack.

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

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

cut with a saw

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

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From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

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

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

take away possessions from someone

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

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

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

needing moisture

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

up to a particular time

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

in or at the place that

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

in or to any place at all

From this reading STEPHEN'S TALE I found it quite true that one might eat the loose sugar wherever he judged it clean enough--as most of it was.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading Port was drunk then, and hundreds of great pipes lay in rows on a wide quay where men walked with wooden clubs, whacking each pipe till the "shive" or wooden bung sprang into the air, to be caught with a dexterity that pleased me like a conjuring trick.

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

From this reading And many a thirsty dock-labourer, watching his opportunity, would cut a strip of bread from his humble dinner as he strolled near a pipe, and, absorbed in the contemplation of the indefinite empyrean, absently dip his sippet into the shive-hole as he passed; recovering it in a state so wet and discoloured that its instant consumption was imperative.

produce a literary work

From this reading Thus it was that I made acquaintance with the Highway, and with the London Docks, in their more picturesque days, and saw and delighted in a thousand things more than I can write.