used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
on or to one side
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
bargain-hunters
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From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
for the reason that
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
one or the other of two
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
a quick look
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
MagiciansnounUS /məˈdʒɪʃənz/
plural of “magician” — someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
marketsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkəts/
plural of “market” — the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
native-bornadjective
belonging to a place by birth
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
being perceived or observed
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
NoveltiesnounUS /ˈnɑːvəltiz/
plural of “novelty” — originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
something you have to do
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
PillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
Roger
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SATURDAYSnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
second-story
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From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
do one's shopping
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
make square
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
SuppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
town-bred
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From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
traversingverbUS /trəˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
trespassernoun
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
under normal conditions
From this reading THE SHOOTING MATCH SATURDAYS Roger usually had to himself.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
watersidenoun
land bordering a body of water
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
in or at the place that
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Occasionally he hunted up some landmark of history which appealed to his interest, turning aside on the way for a glimpse of the waterside or the markets or the queer foreign quarter where the native-born American feels himself a trespasser and is grateful for the presence of a policeman a block away.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On these days he took advantage of his freedom to visit the library or a museum, or strolled about the city, entertaining himself with the shop windows and the mob of bargain-hunters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As he was new to the fascinating variety of city scenes, his attention was often caught by objects which his town-bred companions passed without noticing, either because they lacked curiosity, or because familiarity with city streets had made them indifferent.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On two or three occasions, while traversing an irregular old square, Roger had noticed a second-story sign bearing the words: “Professor Pillar, Magicians’ Supplies and Novelties.
