used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
(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 Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
highest in quality
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
not accessible to view
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
horoscopesnounUS /ˈhɔːrəskoʊps/
plural of “horoscope” — a prediction of someone's future based on the relative positions of the planets
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
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 A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
as might be expected
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
necromancernounUS /ˈnekrəmænsər/
one who practices magic or sorcery
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
and nothing more
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
owl's
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From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
philters
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From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
ROYALadjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Men of all conditions came by night to that silent house, and often one party dreamed not of the presence of the other, although the strange, small man held intercourse with both.
in or at or to some place
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
that is looked for
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
plural of “story” — 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 A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
subterraneanadjectiveUS /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
TOKENnounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
the topmost one of two
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
under normal conditions
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
water-gate
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From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not in the daytime; then its numerous eyes were often blinded with iron shutters, and only the owl’s head above the door, which opened on the street, indicated the office of its master, as did the owl upon the water-gate.
belonging to which person
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A ROYAL LOVE TOKEN THAT strange house upon the Thames, with its receding upper stories and its many windows, had strange visitors.
wizard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At nightfall came the never-ending stream of visitors, and usually by the river entrance, though there were other doors; one, indeed, opening through a labyrinth of cellars into a subterranean passage which had its outlet somewhere by the water’s edge, and whose key was hidden in the wizard’s breast.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The master of the house quite naturally was much sought, being, by repute, the greatest necromancer in England and shrewd enough to work upon the fancies of the common people, dealing out philters and horoscopes with a liberal hand; but his real business was of a deeper and darker nature.
