Chapter II

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

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From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

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

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

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

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

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From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

in a convenient manner

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

an erect penis

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

at any time

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

possessive form of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

ten 10s

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

a distinctive influence

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

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

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

a particular point in time

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

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From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

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

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

not any; not one

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

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From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

a branch of the Tai languages

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

having the sticky properties of an adhesive

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

carry out

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

a special situation

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

in the direction of

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

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

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

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

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

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

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

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

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.

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

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

during the time that

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading More and more room had been acquired in the big buildings as business increased, and the office--the soul of the whole thing--had, as it were, to take up a position outside its body.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading The office of Monkton & Hope’s great factory hung between heaven and earth, and, at the particular moment John Sartwell, manager, stood looking out of the window towards the gates, heaven consisted of a brooding London fog suspended a hundred feet above the town, hesitating to fall, while earth was represented by a sticky black-cindered factory-yard bearing the imprint of many a hundred boots.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The situation of the office had evidently been an after-thought--it was of wood, while the two great buildings which it joined together as if they were Siamese twins of industry, were of brick.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The office was built between the two huge buildings known as the “Works.”

but in spite of that

From this reading Although no architect had ever foreseen the erection of such a structure between the two buildings, yet necessity, the mother of invention, had given birth to what Sartwell always claimed was the most conveniently situated office in London.