Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

(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 Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

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

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

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

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

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

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

earlier than; in front of

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confined by bonds

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that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

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the people of Great Britain

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showing who or what does the action

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

gotten under control

From this reading This is what it contained: "WENDELL HAYNES, Esq., "Middle Temple Lane, etc., London.

the time during which someone's life continues

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past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something

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a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name

From this reading This is what it contained: "WENDELL HAYNES, Esq., "Middle Temple Lane, etc., London.

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From this reading This is what it contained: "WENDELL HAYNES, Esq., "Middle Temple Lane, etc., London.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

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group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

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the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

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showing where something starts, or who sent it

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containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

highest in quality

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the solid part of the earth's surface

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in a harmonious manner

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From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

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

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the aggregate of past events

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

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

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

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

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

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a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

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a narrow way or road

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a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

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established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

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a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

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

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

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possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

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the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading THROUGH THE MAIL.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

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From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

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not any; not one

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

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touching and supported by a surface

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owed as a debt

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the time that has elapsed

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

interpret something that is written or printed

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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

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a person who receives something

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traverse or travel on (a body of water)

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put into a certain place or abstract location

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the context and environment in which something is set

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a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

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the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

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From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

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

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the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)

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of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

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place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

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

From this reading THROUGH THE MAIL.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THROUGH THE MAIL.

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

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

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

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

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the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

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From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading This is what it contained: "WENDELL HAYNES, Esq., "Middle Temple Lane, etc., London.

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

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From James Myers, Att'y, to Wendell Haynes, solicitor, with offices in Middle Temple Lane, off Fleet Street, which is London's legal heart and brain and life.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

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set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Fleet Street, with such a history past, present, and to come, as may never be written in full by all the story-telling pens combined in this greatest literary centre, and working harmoniously; no, not in the space of a lifetime.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

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