used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
AcrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
Ay
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From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
broughamnounUS /ˈbruːɡəm/
light carriage; pulled by a single horse
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
Cranwell
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From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
dragon'snounUS /ˈdræɡənz/
possessive form of “dragon” — a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
to come or go into
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
Fausticulus
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From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
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 Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
hansomnounUS /ˈhænsəm/
a two-wheeled horse-drawn covered carriage with the driver's seat above and behind the passengers
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
LegionsnounUS /ˈliːdʒənz/
plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
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 Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
with speed
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
Regent's
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From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
cut with a saw
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
sowedverbUS /saʊd/
past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then he sprang out, paid the man his sovereign, and prepared to follow.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
up to a particular time
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
twas
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From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Passing to the left around the park, it reached Cranwell Terrace, and drew up before one of the large houses fronting the artificial water.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
Whereof
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From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The hansom paused too, but Bradley kept his seat until he saw the lady and her companion alight, knock at the door, and enter in; while the brougham drove round to the stables at the rear.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading It entered, and the hansom followed about fifty yards behind.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Ay me, I sowed a seed in youth, Nor knew that ’twas a dragon’s tooth, Whereof has sprung to bring me shame Legions of woe without a name.--_Fausticulus._ The brougham passed rapidly up Wellington Street into Long Acre, thence into Oxford Street, passing westward till it came to Regent Circus, then it was driven up Portland Place to the gates of Regent’s Park.
