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The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, V. 2 (of 2)
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, V. 2 (of 2)

Chapter III

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_Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.
There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.
A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.
If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.
In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, V. 2 (of 2)

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, V. 2 (of 2) is here in full — 530 sentences across 106 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.
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There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.
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A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.
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If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.
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In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

Bachelor's noun US /ˈbætʃələrz/

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading “_Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.”

bookbinders noun US /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/

plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading “In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.”

denomination noun US /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/

a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading “A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.”

housekeepers noun US /ˈhaʊskiːpərz/

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading “In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.”

Insolvent noun US /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/

someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts

From this reading “In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.”

Newsman noun US /ˈnuːzmæn/

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading “_Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.”

seasoning noun US /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading “In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.”

tailors noun US /ˈteɪlərz/

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading “In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

most desirable adverb + adjective

In this reading “A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.”

beyond the possibility preposition + article + noun counted as “beyond … possibility”

In this reading “If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.”

far more adverb + adjective

In this reading “_Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.”

look out verb + adjective

be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful

In this reading “If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.”

come within verb + particle

In this reading “A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.”

all means adjective + noun

In this reading “If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.”

in the street preposition + article + noun counted as “in … street”

In this reading “There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

adeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/

consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

acceptationnoun

acceptance as true or valid

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

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

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

Bachelor'snounUS /ˈbætʃələrz/

possessive form of “bachelor” — a man who has never been married

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/

on the far side of; further than

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

BobverbUS /bɑːb/

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

bookbindersnounUS /ˈbʊkbaɪndərz/

plural of “bookbinder” — a worker whose trade is binding books

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/

one of the administrative divisions of a large city

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

by-street

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From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

clear-starchers

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From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

colonisedadjective

inhabited by colonists

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

denominationnounUS /dɪˌnɔːməˈneɪʃən/

a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

DescribesverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/

third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

docksnounUS /dɑːks/

plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

dulness

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From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

everadverbUS /ˈevər/

at any time

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

first-rateadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrˈstreɪt/

of the highest quality

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

fullyadverbUS /ˈfʊli/

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

gentleadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəl/

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/

a small number or amount

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

hepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

housekeepersnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpərz/

plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

housesnounUS /ˈhaʊsəz/

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

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/

a positive motivational influence

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

InsolventnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/

someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

jobbing

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From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

journeymen

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From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

Lant

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From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

letauxiliary verbUS /let/

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

LodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/

temporary living quarters

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

mannounUS /mæn/

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

mantua-makers

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From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

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 There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

melancholynounUS /ˈmelənkɑːli/

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

NewsmannounUS /ˈnuːzmæn/

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

outadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

PartynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/

an organization to gain political power

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

possibilitynounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiː/

a future prospect or potential

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

reachverbUS /riːtʃ/

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/

put or confide something in a person or thing

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

retreatnounUS /riˈtriːt/

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/

one who is employed to saw wood

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

seasoningnounUS /ˈsiːzənɪŋ/

something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

shedsnounUS /ʃedz/

plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/

affording physical relief

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

soulnounUS /soʊl/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

spotnounUS /spɑːt/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/

a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

StreetnounUS /striːt/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

tailorsnounUS /ˈteɪlərz/

plural of “tailor” — a person whose occupation is making and altering garments

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

termnounUS /tɜːrm/

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

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

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

tooadverbUS /tuː/

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There are always a good many houses to let in the street: it is a by-street too, and its dulness is soothing.

twonounUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

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

From this reading _Describes, far more fully than the Court Newsman ever did, a Bachelor's Party, given by Mr. Bob Sawyer at his Lodgings in the Borough_ There is a repose about Lant Street, in the Borough, which sheds a gentle melancholy upon the soul.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading In this happy retreat are colonised a few clear-starchers, a sprinkling of journeymen bookbinders, one or two prison agents for the Insolvent Court, several small housekeepers who are employed in the docks, a handful of mantua-makers, and a seasoning of jobbing tailors.

windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/

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

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

worldnounUS /wɜːrld/

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading If a man wished to abstract himself from the world--to remove himself from within the reach of temptation--to place himself beyond the possibility of any inducement to look out of the window--he should by all means go to Lant Street.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

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

From this reading A house in Lant Street would not come within the denomination of a first-rate residence, in the strict acceptation of the term; but it is a most desirable spot nevertheless.

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