Chapter XI

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

the first light of day

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

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

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

divisible by two

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

past form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

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

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

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

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

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

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

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

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

unfavorable to life or growth

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

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From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

for more time

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

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 Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

not any; not one

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

and nothing more

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

morally degraded

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

-ing form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

act of expanding by lengthening or widening

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

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From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

plural of “tentacle” — something that acts like a tentacle in its ability to grasp and hold

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

up to a particular time

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

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

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

not known or well known

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

not smiling

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

plural of “vagrant” — a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

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From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

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

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

at the time that

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

in or at the place that

From this reading Thus began the second book of David's life, where so many books of life have begun, and where so many are fated to end--in a garret of a lodging-house.

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

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now, too, began his acquaintance with larger London, no longer the capital of concerts and cafés to him, but the London of grim, inhospitable streets, of dull-faced, tramping crowds, the London that the millions know, sordid and unsmiling--cheerful only for a consideration, a niggard even of its light.

land that is covered with trees and shrubs

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading He supped at coffee-stalls and heard the vagrants talk, and rose at dawn to breakfast among the workers and the wastrels in the five-o'clock public-houses near the markets.

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

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

produce a literary work

From this reading There were many evenings when he could not write--in the first months many evenings when he did not attempt to write--and, drifting from Soho, he would rove about the city till late, rove west and east, tempted to unfamiliar quarters by the promise of their names, storing impressions.

but in spite of that

From this reading On Sundays when it did not rain, and he didn't go to see his mother, he explored the parks, or wandered beyond the stretching tentacles of London in woodland which the monster had not yet absorbed.