Chapter X · Castle Street, Long Acre

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From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

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

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

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

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

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From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

unrestrained by convention or morality

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

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

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

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

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

ten 10s

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

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

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

engage in

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

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 To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

known widely and usually unfavorably

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

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

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

an amount of time

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

a human being

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

plural of “prostitute” — a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

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From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

not in physical motion

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

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

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

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

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

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

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

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

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

plural of “vagabond” — anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

in or at the place that

From this reading This individual resided in Mint Street, Borough, where he had similar houses, in addition to others in Buckeridge Street, St. Giles's.

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

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At lodging-houses of this description the rooms are filled with low truckle-beds, each having a straw mattress, two coarse sheets, a blanket, and a rug.

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

From this reading The houses in Buckeridge Street would make up one hundred beds; and those in Castle Street sixty.

the act of creating written works

From this reading At the period of which we are writing, a person, of the name of Thompson, owned—and probably still possesses—the lodging-houses numbered 23, 24, and 25 in Castle Street.

a late time of life

From this reading To the north of Long Acre runs Castle Street—for many years notorious as a nest of thieves, prostitutes, and juvenile vagabonds of the most degraded description.