adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
bibliopolicadjective
of or relating to bibliopoles
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
book-shop
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From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
booksellernounUS /ˈbʊkselər/
the proprietor of a bookstore
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
class-rooms
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From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
contemptnounUS /kənˈtempt/
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
don't
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From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
extremelyadverbUS /ekˈstriːmli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
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 Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
freshadjectiveUS /freʃ/
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
inestimableadjective
beyond calculation or measure
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
markedadjectiveUS /mɑːrkt/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
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 There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
pricesnounUS /ˈpraɪsəz/
plural of “price” — the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
RoadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
shelvesnounUS /ʃelvz/
Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
singularadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/
unusual or striking
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
supplantedverbUS /səˈplæntɪd/
past form of “supplant” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
theologynounUS /θiˈɑːlədʒi/
the rational and systematic study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truth
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
ThingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
valuenounUS /ˈvæljuː/
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
volumenounUS /ˈvɑːljuːm/
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Things in my eyes inestimable I have purchased there for a few pence, and I don't think I ever gave more than a shilling for any volume.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There must be several men of spirit and experiences akin to mine who remember that little book-shop opposite Portland Road Station.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The bookseller was very much a gentleman, and this singular fact, together with the extremely low prices at which his volumes were marked, sometimes inclined me to think that he kept the shop for mere love of letters.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
wonderingadjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərɪŋ/
showing curiosity
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
worthlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrθləs/
lacking in usefulness or value
From this reading It had a peculiar character; the books were of a solid kind--chiefly theology and classics--and for the most part those old editions which are called worthless, which have no bibliopolic value, and have been supplanted for practical use by modern issues.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As I once had the opportunity of perceiving, a young man fresh from class-rooms could only look with wondering contempt on the antiquated stuff which it rejoiced me to gather from that kindly stall, or from the richer shelves within.
