used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
BoroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
having made preparations
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
feweradjectiveUS /ˈfjuːər/
(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
depressingly dark
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
intersectingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈsektɪŋ/
crossed or intersected in the form of an X
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a person who carries a message
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
become covered with mist
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
refuse-bin
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From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
riverward
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From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
Southwark
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From this reading He jumped on a passing 'bus, and after half an hour's cautious drive reached Southwark.
not in physical motion
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
street-lamps
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From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He entered one of the narrow streets leading from the Borough.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He disposed of his papers by the simple expedient of throwing them into a street refuse-bin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the gas lamps were fewer, and the intersecting streets more narrow and gloomy.
at the time that
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The fog was still heavy, and the blurred street-lamps looked ghastly in the yellow mist, when the little newsboy messenger, the first half of his mission performed, struck briskly riverward to complete his business.
