Chapter VII · Conjugal Confidence

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

(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 The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

plural of “artisan” — a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

moving or going or growing upward

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

expel from a community or group

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

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From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one thing to another

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the state of being tense and feeling pain

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

a condition in which things are not in their expected places

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

one or the other of two

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

divisible by two

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

plural of “front” — the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the quality of being humane

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

not any; not one

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

held or filled or in use

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

and nothing more

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

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From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

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

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

without mercy or pity

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Bleeker-Street is not attractive, either for rambling or residence.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

a temporary resident

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

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 An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.

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

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

too old to be useful

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

the act of vibrating

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There are, however, degrees of discomfort, disorderliness, and out-of-elbow makeshift even in Bleeker-street, for the houses have numerous and desultory inmates, of all arms in the serried ranks of humanity fighting in the battle of life--only among the rank and file though, be it understood; and the parlours all along the line of the house fronts are mostly occupied by respectable artisans, with a sprinkling of superannuated _rentiers_ in a small way.

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

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

which person or people

From this reading It is a street to live in only under pressure of necessity; and it is to be presumed that the people who do live in it have no great latitude for choice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The tall houses present all the outward and visible signs of over-habitation with which eyes accustomed to exercise themselves in great cities are familiar, and the passage of the often-recurring tramways keeps up a perpetual vibration and a remorseless noise which banish all rest and peace for the sojourner.

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

From this reading An observer ascending from story to story would find the status of the dwellers in the monotonous dreary houses progressing crab fashion.