Chapter XXII

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From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

a passageway under a curved masonry construction

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

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

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

third-person singular of “blacken” — make or become black

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a youthful male person

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

the act of making something clean

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

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From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

third-person singular of “dispense” — administer or bestow, as in small portions

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

brought together in one place

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

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

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

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

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

not any; not one

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

and nothing more

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

make a painting

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a member of a police force

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

unusual or striking

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

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

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a black colloidal substance consisting wholly or principally of amorphous carbon and used to make pigments and ink

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

make square

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

having a supporting base

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

the rays of the sun

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

except if; if not

From this reading Gray's Inn in July and August, unless these months are as the August of the year of grace 1891, looks old, but not venerable.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The sun poured upon the dingy old courts, making them dingier instead of brighter.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

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

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

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

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.

which person or people

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Where the paint of the windows and door-posts is faded and dirty--where the panes are mostly in want of cleaning--where there are no flowers in the windows--where there are no trees or leaves in the Square--where the bricks want painting, and where the soot has gathered in every chink and blackens every cranny--then the sunshine of summer only makes a dingy court shabbier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I AM EDMUND GRAY On Saturday afternoon, the policeman on day-duty at Gray's Inn was standing near the southern portals of that venerable Foundation in conversation with the boy who dispenses the newspapers, from a warehouse constructed in the eastern wall of the archway.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was half-past three by the clock and a fine day, which was remarkable for the season--August--and the year.