used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
the state of being absent
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
barbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
barbersnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
plural of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
beardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
CRIMESnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
Dark-House
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From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
HamletsnounUS /ˈhæmləts/
plural of “hamlet” — a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
malesnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “male” — an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
the force of workers available
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
party-coloured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
queer-looking
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From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
shaving-shops
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From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
sprinkleverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
distribute loosely
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
valets
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Amongst the very rich classes, nobles and gentlemen are shaved by their valets: the males of the middle grade shave themselves; and the men of the lower orders are shaved at barbers' shops.
precisely as stated
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Hence the immense number of party-coloured poles projecting over the pavement of miserable and dirty streets, and the total absence of those signs in wealthy districts.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The parlour of the _Dark-House_ was, as usual, filled with a very tolerable sprinkle of queer-looking customers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
WRONGSnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading THE WRONGS AND CRIMES OF THE POOR.
but in spite of that
From this reading One would have thought, to look at their beards, that there was not a barber in the whole district of the Tower Hamlets; and yet it appears to be a social peculiarity, that the lower the neighbourhood, the more numerous the shaving-shops.
