adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
cleanernounUS /ˈkliːnər/
a preparation used in cleaning something
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
Clerkenwell
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From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
consistsverbUS /kənˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “consist” — originate
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
craftsmennounUS /ˈkræftsmen/
plural of “craftsman” — a professional whose work is consistently of high quality
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
degeneratesnounUS /dɪˈdʒenərəts/
plural of “degenerate” — a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
easeverbUS /iːz/
move gently or carefully
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
front-doors
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From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
GLIMPSESnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
jewellersnounUS /ˈdʒuːələrz/
plural of “jeweller” — someone who makes jewelry
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
Kirkwood
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From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
lowerverbUS /ˈloʊər/
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
mainadjectiveUS /meɪn/
most important element
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
NearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/
coated with paint
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
PASTnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
pursuitsnounUS /pərˈsuːts/
plural of “pursuit” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
reputablyadverb
in a reputable manner
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
StreetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
treesnounUS /triːz/
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
Tysoe
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From this reading GLIMPSES OF THE PAST Sidney Kirkwood had a lodging in Tysoe Street, Clerkenwell.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Near the iron gate, which, for certain hours in the day, gives admission, is a painted notice informing the public that, by the grace of the Marquis of Northampton, they may here take their ease on condition of good behaviour; to children is addressed a distinct warning that ‘This is not a playing ground.’
watchmakers
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From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a short street, which, like so many in London, begins reputably and degenerates in its latter half.
WilmingtonnounUS /ˈwɪlmɪŋtən/
a town in southeastern North Carolina on the Cape Fear River
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
windowsnounUS /ˈwɪndoʊz/
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The open space, grateful in this neighbourhood, is laid out as a garden, with trees, beds, and walks.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The cleaner end leads into Wilmington Square, which consists of decently depressing houses, occupied in the main, as the lower windows and front-doors indicate, by watchmakers, working jewellers, and craftsmen of allied pursuits.
